On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, November 5, 2018. Some divorced parents are embroiled in bitter battles over their children. Child custody fights in Canada can be brutal, and some parents will use any tactics possible, including parental alienation, which …
Family law: The down side of do-it-yourself separation agreements
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 29, 2018. Separation agreements may make sense for a couple splitting up but not divorcing. However, under family law in Canada, these agreements aren’t valid unless there are certain things in place. Merely …
Family law: Divorce may lead to bankruptcy
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 22, 2018. A marriage breakdown has the potential of causing financial havoc for both spouses. Family law rules in Canada spell out the processes by which issues relating to divorce are handled, but don’t talk …
Family law dispute: The tragedy of parental alienation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 15, 2018. When a parent turns a child against the other parent, there is no winning outcome. When a family law dispute in Alberta involves parental alienation, there are likely to be boundless hurt …
Following family law orders when parents are in different locales
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Divorce is divisive even in the best of circumstances. But when parents live in different places, it can be even harder to enforce any court orders. That’s why under family law rules in Alberta, …
Family law solutions for problems that seem overwhelming
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Divorce can leave individuals seething. It can wreak havoc on family life and can create untold problems. But there may be family law solutions available for families in Canada for issues …
Family law: Mental health services help parents after divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 24, 2018. Divorce can be debilitating. It can take a toll on all family members, wreaking havoc with a couple’s mental health and the mental health of their children. For parents in Canada …
Keeping a business safe in a high asset divorce situation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Entrepreneurs need to know a lot more about divorce than the average Joe or Jane. Some Alberta residents who have amassed a sizable amount of assets from a successful business …
Alberta family law: The right and a not so right way to divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 10, 2018. There is no road map for marriage and so, there is no road map for divorce, either. But Alberta family law sets out the rules that govern the legal uncoupling of …
Family law solutions provide support for back to school time
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, August 31, 2018. It’s a hectic time of year when kids are getting ready to head back to school. There are many changes on the horizon when starting a new grade, and those changes …