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 …
Katy Perry sells home she bought with Russell Brand
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Katy Perry fans in Alberta may be interested to learn the fate of Perry’s former marital home. The Hollywood Hills home that Perry purchased with ex-husband Russell Brand was recently sold for $5.56 …
Consequences for cohabitating couples
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. As 2013 came to a close, many couples in Alberta were inspired to talk about their relationships. More people decide to get married and to split in December than at any other point in …
Kardashian-Odom marriage ends
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, December 30, 2013. In a high-profile divorce case that has grabbed the attention of residents of Alberta, Khloe Kardashian filed for divorce from Lamar Odom in Los Angeles on Dec. 13. The reason for the break-up …
Mother with terminal cancer seeking $350,000 in child support
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Alberta residents may have heard about a Victoria mother who is seeking more than $350,000 in back child support to provide for her children and their education. The child support was ordered when the …
Legal aspects of common-law relationships
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, December 6, 2013. In Alberta and across Canada, people generally think that a common-law relationship can easily substitute for marriage, especially if they have concerns about tying the knot. However, from the perspective of legal matters and …
Older divorced individuals have retirement shortage
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, December 2, 2013. According to a new survey, individuals who are age 50 or older when they divorce imagine that they will have a hard time having a secure retirement. Calgary residents who get divorced later in …
Value of NHL team included in divorce settlement
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Sunday, November 24, 2013. A Canadian National Hockey League team was recently part of a divorce settlement. The co-owner of the Canucks, one of the most profitable teams in the league, was in divorce settlement talks with …
The division of pension credits when a marriage ends
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. In Alberta and across Canada, Canada Pension Plan benefits are split equally when a couple’s marriage ends. If both parties worked during the marriage, the partner with more credits will transfer some of …