On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, November 20, 2017. Life is busier than it has ever been. People have full schedules, but flexibility in those schedules when it comes to spending time with children goes a long way to help divorced parents maintain positive …
Alberta family law: Shifting emotions for positive co-parenting
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Children seem to have an innate ability to sense tension. So, when their parents have divorced yet continue to co-parent them while still feeling animosity toward each other, children may bear …
Canada family law dispute: Parent marrying a much younger person
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. It’s sometimes known as predatory marriage. And it has likely been the contentious issue of many a family law dispute in Canada. The issue involves one person marrying another person who …
Family law: The rights of Alberta grandparents
Divorce affects many family members, not just the divorcing couple. The couple’s parents may likely be shocked at the news their children will be divorcing, but their thoughts may likely soon turn to their grandchildren and exactly what their rights are as grandparents. Alberta family law does address grandparents’ access …
Alberta family law: Myths about common law relationships
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Many couples today feel that they don’t need a piece of paper between them to prove they are a couple. But there are many myths tied to common law relationships, including …
Family law: The what’s his, what’s hers dilemma
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, September 28, 2017. A divorce settlement generally spells out the details of a divorce. There are many legalities around family law in Alberta, and when things are spelled out as in who gets what …
Family law: Child told not to wear girls clothes in custody case
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. A couple is fighting over the custody of a five-year-old child who was born male but identifies as female and wants to wear girls’ clothing. The child’s mother is supportive of …
Family law: Gender bias and spousal support in Canada
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Traditionally after a divorce, a man financially supported his former wife, but that is changing. So, if women are earning more than their partners and divorce is looming on the horizon, …
Alberta family law: Feelings and co-parenting after divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Just because a couple decides to end their relationship as a couple doesn’t prevent the individuals from coming together to raise their children. Family law in Alberta provides for many ways …
Family law: Teachers can help Alberta kids of divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. When a couple with children is divorcing, it’s likely their kids are taking it just as hard as the couple — maybe even more so. Divorce, which comes under family law …