On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Men and women in Alberta and across Canada are choosing non-confrontational solutions to their divorce and family law issues now more than ever. Divorce mediation and/or arbitration is now one of …
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 …
Child custody doesn’t have to be a struggle
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, April 14, 2017. For some parents, children become a divisive issue during and after divorcing, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Child custody battles and arguments over support do not have to …
Spousal support hearing goes badly for man representing himself
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, April 14, 2017. The culture of “do-it-yourself” has permeated nearly every aspect of life in Alberta. While some tasks, such as minor home renovations or car repairs, are perfectly fine to tackle on one’s …
Child custody battles can bring out the worst in parents
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. While parenting can sometimes bring out the very best in people, that can all go by the wayside upon entering a court of law. Civility and human decency are often forgotten …
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 …
Non-biological parents may still have to pay child support
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Being a father can be a wonderful experience. The years of caring for and raising a child will leave a lifetime of memories. Imagine the heartbreak of a man finding out …
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 …
Children may benefit emotionally from divorce mediation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Some marriages begin like a star; it starts with a spark, it catches fire and then it shines brightly. Unfortunately, many Alberta marriages end as stars do, either cooling off and …
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 …