On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Monday, June 18, 2018. While no couple begins their marriage anticipating divorce, a relationship can deteriorate for any number of reasons. With sensationalized stories about feuding celebrity couples dominating the headlines and cautionary tales regarding …
How to avoid divorce regret
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Divorce, as is the case with most major life decisions, requires a lot of thought. After all, choosing to part ways with a committed partner isn’t something to be taken lightly. …
Alberta’s Influence On Proposed Divorce Act Changes
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, June 4, 2018. For the first time in over 20 years, significant changes are being proposed in regards to Canada’s Divorce Act, partly due to Albertan influence. The amendments, if approved, would include a …
The Unique Challenges Of Grey Divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, June 1, 2018. Grey divorce, or getting divorced later in life, has become an increasingly common part of the Canadian ageing process. While divorce at any stage is a stressful process, older couples often …
Parental Alienation Syndrome And Family Law
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. In the process of navigating a divorce, the best interest of children are typically considered a high priority. Parents are inclined to expose their children to the least amount of stress …
How To Keep Your Divorce Out Of Court: The Benefits Of Mediation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The final decision on how you divide your assets and child custody matters do not always have to determined by a judge. Alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) are encouraged amongst separating couples …
Changes to child support require disclosure to Alberta courts
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Change is the only constant in life — a truism exemplified in the raising of children from infancy to adulthood. Family law, in Alberta as elsewhere, embeds its recognition of children’s …
Family law solutions: Who to speak to before deciding on divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Those who take marriage vows most likely do so with every intention that their marriages are going to last forever. So, when things get rough and it doesn’t seem like anything …
Family law: Getting evidence when parents are in major conflict
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The majority of couples who decide their marriages are no longer working and who make the decision to divorce can do so amicably. In some instances, however, volatile emotions can’t be …
Adultery and divorce under family law rules in Canada
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. It seems that unfaithfulness causes more rifts in marriages than anything else. Although family law has paved the way for uncontested divorce in Canada, adultery still seems to be one of …