On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Couples who have decided to divorce and who have healthy bank accounts and portfolios, including property and other assets, are advised by experts to stay out of the court system. …
High asset divorce in Alberta: Wealth and court don’t mix well
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. More than 40 percent of all marriages in Canada will end in divorce and most are labelled “no fault.” Wealthy, married Canadian couples usually have no problem paying for a …
Family law: Alberta parenting coordinators help kids of divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Children of divorce don’t have it easy, especially when their parents get so caught up in their own lives that they forget to parent. Registered parenting coordinators and arbitrators (RPCA), …
The matrimonial home can be a tricky part of property division
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. All divorces can have sticking points for either or both parties involved. When the value of the marital assets is above average, property division can become a contentious issue. For …
When possible, try settling a high asset divorce out of court
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, March 27, 2017. For a person whose marriage is about to end, it may be of some slight comfort to know that around 40 percent of marriages in Canada end in divorce. A …
Post-nuptial agreements may simplify a high asset divorce someday
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. The idea of getting divorced is rarely on the mind of the betrothed. Even married couples rarely think about it, at least they don’t if things are going well between …
Financial tips for a high asset divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, February 27, 2017. After enjoying an affluent lifestyle, the financial ramifications of divorce can be a shock for some men and women in Alberta. While life will certainly be different after a marriage …
Don’t hold back when it comes to property division
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. It is safe to say that in the majority of divorces, each party is primarily concerned with his or her own welfare. This may be especially true when it comes to …
High asset divorce leaves husband struggling to pay legal bills
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Any divorce has the potential to spiral out of control if either or both parties aren’t interested in being cooperative. In the case of a high asset divorce, however, there …
Support in high asset divorce based on all income sources
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Many affluent men and women derive their income from a variety of sources, and they are not always consistent. However, when it comes to settling a divorce and awarding spousal …