On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, October 19, 2015. In most separations, whether the parties were married or lived common-law, division of assets can become a contentious issue. Regardless of the amount of funds a couple has, it is …
Addressing myths surrounding mediation in divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Monday, October 12, 2015. When couples in Calgary decide to divorce there are many factors that motivate them. Some want to get through the process as quickly as possible, others to get through the process …
Couple advocates putting children first in split
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 5, 2015. When many people think about divorce, they assume that the couple that is ending the marriage can’t stand to be in the same room together. While this is of course true …
Throughout the years child custody details have changed
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, September 27, 2015. When couples who have children together decide to split, there are many matters that need to be addressed. As atittudes toward parenting have changed throughout the years, so too have the …
Changing your Estate Plan after separation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 21, 2015. The process of divorcing is often intense and can take some time to resolve. While the focus is generally on matters such as the division of property, support and when applicable, …
Are you making any of these divorce mistakes? Part 2
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 14, 2015. In our last we post we talked about some of the mistakes individuals who are a party to a divorce might make. Those mistakes focused on issues that many couples might …
Are you making any of these divorce mistakes? Part 1
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 7, 2015. There is no question that for most people a divorce is one of the most traumatic things they will go through in life. As is the case with many things, there …
How the Ashley Madison hack could impact divorces
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, August 29, 2015. Over the course of the last couple of weeks it has been virtually impossible to avoid news of the hack of the adultery website Ashley Madison. As news continues to break …
What you need to know about dividing assets in a divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, August 23, 2015. In most cases, the division of assets is the biggest issue that needs to be addressed in the course of a divorce. While there are guidelines in place that speak to …
Ending a relationship can be challenging for common-law spouses
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, August 14, 2015. For some Calgary area residents, marriage is not necessary to demonstrate commitment. Instead, couples may choose to live together as common-law spouses. While the couples who opt for this arrangement may …