Divorce settlements can be tricky things when it comes to taxes. In Canada, family law governs divorce issues, but it’s the tax man, also known as Revenue Canada, that makes the rules regarding the money that comes from a divorce settlement. It all depends on how the money is or …
Avoiding a possible family law dispute by communicating honestly
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, December 21, 2018. People head over heels in love may have unrealistic expectations of what marriage really means. To avoid any kind of possible family law dispute that may come with divorce, engaged Alberta couples …
Family law: First Christmas after divorce doesn’t have to be sad
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, December 3, 2018. Christmas is a joyful time spent in the love of family and friends. But when there is a feeling of loss, as there may be when it comes to divorce, the holidays can …
Former Celebrity Couple Continues To Battle Over Child Custody
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, November 26, 2018. The battle over their son continues to rage between Brian Austin Green and Vanessa Marcil. Marcil, a citizen of Canada and her former partner, Austin Green, have been fighting over child custody …
Family law: Divorce rules for same-sex couples in Alberta
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, November 18, 2018. Same-sex married couples have the same rights as their heterosexual counterparts and so the same rules apply when they split up. As with heterosexual couples, family law differences are whether couples are legally …
Family law: Is it possible to get survivor benefits from an ex?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. When a married couple divorces and assets are divvied up, chances are a former spouse may be eligible to some of the other’s pension fund. But what happens under family law …
Parental alienation card played in some child custody battles
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, November 5, 2018. Some divorced parents are embroiled in bitter battles over their children. Child custody fights in Canada can be brutal, and some parents will use any tactics possible, including parental alienation, which …
Family law: The down side of do-it-yourself separation agreements
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 29, 2018. Separation agreements may make sense for a couple splitting up but not divorcing. However, under family law in Canada, these agreements aren’t valid unless there are certain things in place. Merely …
Family law: Divorce may lead to bankruptcy
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 22, 2018. A marriage breakdown has the potential of causing financial havoc for both spouses. Family law rules in Canada spell out the processes by which issues relating to divorce are handled, but don’t talk …
Family law dispute: The tragedy of parental alienation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 15, 2018. When a parent turns a child against the other parent, there is no winning outcome. When a family law dispute in Alberta involves parental alienation, there are likely to be boundless hurt …