On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Even for the most agreeable of couples, divorce can be difficult. While there need not always be animosity or feelings of betrayal, it is not uncommon for men and women to be upset with …
Woman ignores legal advice – pays costs of $80,000
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Although our blog has talked frequently about the benefits of cordial, out-of-court divorce proceedings, it is important to receive input from a lawyer with a keen understanding of family law. It doesn’t make sense …
Look to Physics to solve multiple partner/children parenting plans
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, March 14, 2014. As anyone in Calgary can tell you, trying to create a child custody or parenting agreement between divorcing spouses can be difficult. Not only are emotions running high because of the relationship breakdown, but …
Divorced or separated senior Canadians on the rise
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Some people in Calgary may think that the increased rate of divorce is a relatively recent phenomenon and a reflection of the younger generation’s disregard for the importance of marriage. These people may be …
The end of a marriage need not be the end of a business
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, February 27, 2014. There are many family run businesses in Calgary, often with both spouses playing a crucial role in operations. Â But with an increasing number of divorces in Alberta those businesses may be at risk. Divorce …
After years of lobbying, Japan signs Hague Convention
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, February 21, 2014. Calgary is a diverse city with people from all over the world. Immigrants have long made Calgary and Alberta their homes, but that immigrant experience continues to change. For a long time, when an …
As conflicts arise, so too does the cost of divorce
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Friday, February 14, 2014. It goes without saying that an uncontested divorce is cheaper than a contested divorce, but it is something which bears repeating from time to time. Sometimes an acrimonious split is unavoidable. Divorce itself is …
It is important for spouses to declare all assets during divorce
Divorce is nearly always stressful. Anyone who has gone through a divorce or separation in Calgary knows that trying to negotiate a settlement with a soon-to-be ex-spouse can be difficult. From trying to determine child custody to arranging child support to dividing matrimonial property, coming to an agreement in such …
Dealing with a high-conflict divorce
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. When experts rank stress factors, the end of a marriage is ranked third, right after the death of a spouse or a child. Even going to jail or the loss of another family member …
Son abducted, moved at least 12 times in 5 years
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, January 30, 2014. When a child is kidnapped by a non-custodial parent and taken out of the country, the ramifications can be complicated for all parties, not least for the child. While the nation has passed laws …