On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Judges in Alberta make child custody and guardianship decisions based on the child’s best interests. While every case is different, it may be possible under certain circumstances for a person who …
What happens to matrimonial property after a separation?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, January 19, 2015. If you’re like a lot of couples here in Calgary who are separated or going through the divorce process, you may have a considerable number of questions about what to expect …
Push for unified family court ramps up in Alberta
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, November 21, 2014. Alberta remains one of only four Canadian jurisdictions where family law matters are divided between the lower and superior courts, while the other nine jurisdictions have some kind of unified family court. In Alberta, …
How does Alberta collaborative law work?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, November 7, 2014. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is an increasingly popular way for separating spouses and partners to resolve their family law disputes in a non-adversarial setting. We recently discussed three effective ADR processes — collaborative law, …
How does one change a child support order in Alberta?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Changing a child support order in Alberta can be a complex process that requires knowledge of the correct forms and statutes to use, as well as careful preparation. Whether you are the payor or …
How far back can retroactive child support go?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Child support determinations are based on a variety of factors, including the incomes of the payor and the recipient. In Canada, if a payor’s income rises, then the payor is responsible for increasing the …
Canadian mother imprisoned during complex child custody case
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Many separated or divorcing parents negotiate through mediation to establish effective child custody arrangements. Even when there is hostility between parents, it may still be possible to achieve family-specific, out-of-court solutions by prioritizing the …
Collaborative law may be a good way to resolve custody disputes
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, July 4, 2014. When a couple separates, regardless of if they were married to begin with, the presumption is that their children will spend part of their time with one parent and part of their time with …
Resolving family law disputes outside of court
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 …