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 …
Family law: Alberta teens often overlooked when parents divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. There are times when adults forget that teenagers aren’t yet adults. Even though Alberta family law takes teens into consideration, these young people have a lot of emotions to contend with …
Spousal support when same-sex couples in Alberta divorce or separate
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. When couples stand in front of each other and profess that they will be together until death do them part, the word “divorce” is nowhere on their radar. That’s no different …
Family law: The challenges of common-law relationships
Throughout Canada, including in Alberta, the number of marriages are said to be declining. Conversely, more and more couples choose to cohabitate. While common-law relationships are accepted under family law, some differences exist that may affect the way the law treats a breakup. When a common-law relationship ends, each person …
Requesting a variation of spousal support in Alberta
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. As anyone going through a separation or divorce in Alberta knows, nothing lasts forever. Even the agreements made about life after marriage, such as child and spousal support, don’t necessarily continue …
When a family law dispute turns ugly, it may be time to seek help
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Nonconfrontational divorces get a lot of attention in Alberta. By minimizing disputes, and avoiding court as much as possible, many men and women are able to find civil ways to end …
Alberta courts not always efficient for family law disputes
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, May 5, 2017. An unfortunate reality for many divided families is that Agreements, particularly with respect to parenting, do not always reflect the dynamic nature of parenting as children grow older. Many divorced or …
Is spousal support guaranteed after a divorce in Alberta?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, April 24, 2017. Nothing changes a person’s financial outlook quite as suddenly as a divorce. After possibly years of knowing exactly where the money is coming from, things can quickly change. Those men and …