On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, February 21, 2019. There is no area that divorce doesn’t touch in couples’ lives. Family law in Alberta has rules regarding many facets of divorce, including the financial aspects. Although some couples may have been …
Family law process can help in co-parenting children of divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Besides the couple actually going through a divorce, no one feels the stress more than any children they may have. But, thanks to the family law process in Alberta, these parents …
Child Support Payable when Payor Makes Over $150,000
By Suzanne Fleming of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Child Support on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. If you or your former spouse are high income earners and share children, the following scenarios may be familiar when calculating child support: Scenario 1: You and your spouse have recently separated and …
Child Support and Post-Secondary Education and the “Farden Factors”
By Suzanne Fleming of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Child Support on Monday, February 11, 2019. In Alberta, the law on what constitutes a “child of the marriage” continues to evolve. There is a common misconception that when a child reaches the age of majority (18 in Alberta), he …
Costs: Who Bears the Burden at the End of Litigation
By Suzanne Fleming of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, February 7, 2019. When Family law goes to litigation it can be a lengthy and drawn out process. Although it can be a relief when your matter is resolved, that relief can quickly dissipate knowing you …
Interim Distribution of Matrimonial Property
Breaking up is expensive, particularly when parties resort to litigation. It is not uncommon for large disparities in parties’ financial means to frustrate the division of matrimonial property. For example, one party may initiate proceedings and be ready to move the matter forward while the other party does not have …
Family law: Judge makes ruling regarding polyamorous parents
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. The definition of family has changed over the past few decades. But whatever that means for people, Canada still has family law rules in place that govern the family dynamic. In …
Family law tools to help children process changes of divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. The ways in which parents handle divorce impacts their children greatly. First, it is crucial to let children know — no matter what has been transpiring in the home — that …
Divorce mediation could help sort out financial issues
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Money issues. They often don’t leave a couple alone even after they’ve divorced, especially if they have children. But many problems surrounding a divorcing couple’s finances may be ironed out using …
Family law process: Bankruptcy and divorce in Canada
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Even those people who are ordered to pay child and/or spousal support aren’t off the hook for those payments if they declare bankruptcy. In Canada, the family law process is closing …