A prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people who are planning to be married. In Alberta, the prenuptial agreement can contain contractual terms that determine how property and debt will be divided at any time during marriage, but usually in case of future divorce or separation. Illegal terms included …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. According to an article by CBC News, the 2011 Household Survey showed that 11 percent of women in Canada resided with partners outside of marriage, a 7.2 percent increase from 3.8 …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, May 16, 2016. The grandparent-grandchild relationship is unique and can be very important in a child’s life. KidsHealth reports that the benefits of such a bond to the grandchild are many: A grandparent’s attention …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, May 9, 2016. One of the toughest issues in an Alberta divorce is to determine a division of property between the divorcing spouses that complies with provincial law and that will be sufficient to …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. In many Alberta divorces, the spouses are able to reach a settlement agreement resolving their legal issues like property division, spousal and child support, and child custody with the assistance of …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, May 2, 2016. Of course in every divorce both parties are concerned about future financial stability. A large piece of the puzzle is whether spousal support will be awarded and how much money will …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, April 25, 2016. As anyone who has gone through it can attest, going through the divorce process can be extremely taxing on the emotional health of the parties. While still coming to terms with …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Monday, April 18, 2016. Everyone has heard horror stories of divorces in which couples engage in long, ugly court battles. What may get lost in the shuffle is the well-being of the children. Divorce is …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, April 1, 2016. When a relationship does not end on good terms, working through the issues related to the split can be difficult. In situations where children are involved, the creation of the parenting …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. When a couple is involved in a divorce there is usually an emphasis on securing the best possible outcome. There are many things that go into making this a reality. A …
