On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. While parenting can sometimes bring out the very best in people, that can all go by the wayside upon entering a court of law. Civility and human decency are often forgotten …
When possible, try settling a high asset divorce out of court
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, March 27, 2017. For a person whose marriage is about to end, it may be of some slight comfort to know that around 40 percent of marriages in Canada end in divorce. A …
Non-biological parents may still have to pay child support
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Being a father can be a wonderful experience. The years of caring for and raising a child will leave a lifetime of memories. Imagine the heartbreak of a man finding out …
Post-nuptial agreements may simplify a high asset divorce someday
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. The idea of getting divorced is rarely on the mind of the betrothed. Even married couples rarely think about it, at least they don’t if things are going well between …
Children may benefit emotionally from divorce mediation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Some marriages begin like a star; it starts with a spark, it catches fire and then it shines brightly. Unfortunately, many Alberta marriages end as stars do, either cooling off and …
Financial tips for a high asset divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, February 27, 2017. After enjoying an affluent lifestyle, the financial ramifications of divorce can be a shock for some men and women in Alberta. While life will certainly be different after a marriage …
Don’t hold back when it comes to property division
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. It is safe to say that in the majority of divorces, each party is primarily concerned with his or her own welfare. This may be especially true when it comes to …
Bizarre allegations emerge from international child custody case
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. When two parents fight over custody of their child, things can sometimes turn ugly. This is precisely what happened during a child custody case recently that began half a world away. …
High asset divorce leaves husband struggling to pay legal bills
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Any divorce has the potential to spiral out of control if either or both parties aren’t interested in being cooperative. In the case of a high asset divorce, however, there …
Support in high asset divorce based on all income sources
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Many affluent men and women derive their income from a variety of sources, and they are not always consistent. However, when it comes to settling a divorce and awarding spousal …