Going to court is not pleasant under any circumstances. A divorcing Alberta couple who would like to stay away from the litigation process may wish to investigate how the collaborative law process may be able to help them to reach decisions on issues that have been problematic. Couples involved in …
Collaborative law: Your RRSP funds and divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, September 15, 2017. Couples who plan for retirement together don’t usually think about the possibility of divorce. Sometimes, however, life throws a curve ball, and couples do separate. Collaborative law in Alberta paves the …
Collaborative law — is it the right choice for your divorce?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, June 23, 2017. Although the reasons for Alberta couples to file for divorce may seem mostly similar, the dynamics of each are unique. For that reason, the special skills of lawyers such as the …
Finances and divorce: Collaborative law may be the sound choice
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, October 28, 2016. There may be no greater source of concern for the average person than money. Day-to-day living expenses consume much of our resources, and a recent study conducted in Alberta suggests that …
Can collaborative law help couples avoid parental alienation?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, October 28, 2016. When parents separate, the unfortunate truth is that it is often their children who suffer the most. Whether wittingly or otherwise, adults sometimes trap their kids in the middle of a …
Setting the course for a positive relationship after divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Divorce can be amicable, even if it is difficult. Especially when the divorcing spouses will need to co-parent their children after the split, there is a growing interest in Canada for …
Might collaborative divorce be a better option for your kids?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Monday, April 18, 2016. Everyone has heard horror stories of divorces in which couples engage in long, ugly court battles. What may get lost in the shuffle is the well-being of the children. Divorce is …
What is collaborative divorce?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Divorce can be a contentious process for all involved. In an effort to avoid that, some people are getting away from going to court and opting instead for a collaborative divorce. …
For some collaborative divorce appealing for financial reasons
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Saturday, July 4, 2015. When a couple decides to divorce there are many decision that need to be made. Before a discussion about how the assets will be divided can occur, the couple must first …
Looking for a non-adversarial way to end a marriage? Consider collaborative law.
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Alternative dispute resolution processes are recommended for divorcing spouses in Alberta because these processes tend to be the most cost-efficient, least adversarial way of ending a marriage or common law relationship. …
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