For most divorcing couples, financial concerns are top-of-mind. The distribution of assets and future financial support make up the bulk of the family law process in most Alberta separations. Fortunately, there are preventative measures that can be taken to avoid an unfair or drawn-out break-up. The earlier these issues are discussed in …
Many people are aware of the property-related impact a divorce can have. But what effect does this financial and personal stress have on other aspects of a person’s health and well-being? Many people in Alberta are impacted by a family law dispute, and it is important to understand how this may …
Dividing assets during a divorce can be particularly difficult when a couple owns a lot of land, or if they have a shared business. For Alberta farming families, both are often in the mix, making for complex asset division. When splitting family assets, one common question among both rural and urban …
Divorce settlements are almost always based on certain assumptions, including an assumption about the projected future earnings of each spouse. This information is often considered when calculating spousal support in Alberta. But what happens when a job loss takes place during a divorce? There are a few things divorcees should know about …
Figuring out who gets which assets in a divorce is rarely easy, but for some couples it can get even more complicated. This is certainly the case for couples who share a business. Alberta couples with a family business or businesses can add many complexities to the property division process. Many consider shutting …
When Alberta couples decide to end their marriages, there are often many issues to resolve. This can include custody, spousal support and asset distribution. For many families, divorce mediation is the most constructive and cost-effective option. But how does this really work in practice? Typically, divorce mediators are lawyers who also …
Going to court is not pleasant under any circumstances. A divorcing Alberta couple who would like to stay away from the litigation process may wish to investigate how the collaborative law process may be able to help them to reach decisions on issues that have been problematic. Couples involved in …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Money issues. They often don’t leave a couple alone even after they’ve divorced, especially if they have children. But many problems surrounding a divorcing couple’s finances may be ironed out using …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Monday, June 18, 2018. While no couple begins their marriage anticipating divorce, a relationship can deteriorate for any number of reasons. With sensationalized stories about feuding celebrity couples dominating the headlines and cautionary tales regarding …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. The final decision on how you divide your assets and child custody matters do not always have to determined by a judge. Alternative dispute resolutions (ADR) are encouraged amongst separating couples …
