On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. The judge overseeing an unusually contentious divorce in British Columbia hopes that his decision to step away from the case may prompt the couple to try harder to resolve their issues. …
Divorce mediation can be a smart alternative to litigation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. In many Alberta divorces, the spouses are able to reach a settlement agreement resolving their legal issues like property division, spousal and child support, and child custody with the assistance of …
Mediation a good alternative for some divorcing couples
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. The process of ending a marriage can be difficult for all parties involved. The emotions that may arise as matters related to the divorce are being resolved can make the process …
Follow these tips when mediating a Separation Agreement
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. The way in which a Separation Agreement is reached by couples that file in Alberta will vary depending on the people involved. When couples are committed to working together in good …
Addressing myths surrounding mediation in divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Monday, October 12, 2015. When couples in Calgary decide to divorce there are many factors that motivate them. Some want to get through the process as quickly as possible, others to get through the process …
Could mediation be the best option for your divorce?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Saturday, July 18, 2015. The decision to divorce is a big one that most people take seriously. Because of the magnitude of the impact the decisions made in relation to a divorce will have on …
Choosing ADR can protect children from conflict during separation and divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Saturday, April 25, 2015. In the last few decades, the rate of divorce in Canada has fluctuated between 35 per cent and 42 per cent. When couples who are not married are taken into account, …
How does arbitration work in Alberta family law disputes?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Sunday, March 1, 2015. The lawyers of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP are experienced litigators, but our firm also helps families resolve their disputes outside of court. Litigation places the parties in opposition to one another, …
How can divorcing spouses benefit from mediation, as opposed to litigation?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Sunday, February 1, 2015. The common perception used to be that divorce always had to be a battle, resulting in a winner and a loser. While many divorces do require litigation to resolve difficult disputes, …
Do I need a written custody and parenting plan?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Friday, December 5, 2014. If you and your co-parent are separating or divorcing in Alberta, then you have options as to how you come to an agreement about a parenting plan. Your agreement doesn’t have to be put …