On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, August 29, 2014. Here are some common assumptions about divorce: it has to be acrimonious; it has to be litigious; it has to be expensive; it has to be time-consuming; it has to compromise your dignity. While …
Divorce: How is property divided between joint tenants?
In matters of asset division in divorce or separation, the law can be complicated. For example, when a couple divorces, there may be questions of ownership with regard to the family home. While a prenuptial agreement can help you avoid confusion by stating exactly what each spouse will receive in …
What criteria are considered in child mobility disputes?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, August 15, 2014. After a divorce or separation, a parent who has access to his or her child has a right not only to spend time with the child, but also to receive certain information related to …
Is it ever too late to settle divorce matters out of court?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Saturday, August 9, 2014. If you are going through a divorce or separation, at any point in the process you can choose a method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Through arbitration, mediation or collaborative law, couples can reach …
Canadian mother imprisoned during complex child custody case
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Many separated or divorcing parents negotiate through mediation to establish effective child custody arrangements. Even when there is hostility between parents, it may still be possible to achieve family-specific, out-of-court solutions by prioritizing the …
Former Mountie caught in fraudulent paternity scheme
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, July 25, 2014. As we talked about last week, it can be very expensive to raise a child. Even married couples sometimes have a difficult time paying for all of their children’s expenses, so the thought of …
Can my child support payments be changed if I lose my job?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, July 18, 2014. Divorce for parents in Alberta is about more than just selling the family home and buying separate condos. It is about coming up with a child custody arrangement that is in the best interests …
When a divorce is anything but sudden
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, July 11, 2014. There are generally two camps when it comes to separations: those who have known the relationship was over for some time and those who are utterly surprised by the separation. Although those who are …
Collaborative law may be a good way to resolve custody disputes
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, July 4, 2014. When a couple separates, regardless of if they were married to begin with, the presumption is that their children will spend part of their time with one parent and part of their time with …
Children can make a divorce more difficult or easier, it depends
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Friday, June 27, 2014. There are a number of couples separating in Calgary every year, many of whom have children. For some of these couples, their children could become a sticking point or a cause of contention later. …