On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. No one enjoys negativity in their lives, but unfortunately, a divorce can be fraught with negative emotions and unpleasant interactions. However, there are ways to reduce the level of conflict in …
Using divorce mediation could protect children’s health
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Divorce or separation takes an emotional toll on everyone involved, including the splitting couple and their children. A recent study indicates that an especially contentious divorce may also have a negative …
Divorce mediation/arbitration gains in popularity
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Men and women in Alberta and across Canada are choosing non-confrontational solutions to their divorce and family law issues now more than ever. Divorce mediation and/or arbitration is now one of …
Children may benefit emotionally from divorce mediation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Some marriages begin like a star; it starts with a spark, it catches fire and then it shines brightly. Unfortunately, many Alberta marriages end as stars do, either cooling off and …
Divorce mediation can help over 50s stay solvent
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Friday, October 21, 2016. The incidence of divorce over 50, what’s being termed a ‘grey divorce’, is on the rise. Statistics from the United States indicate that one in four divorces involve a party over …
Divorce mediation can be a smart alternative to litigation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. In many Alberta divorces, the spouses are able to reach a settlement agreement resolving their legal issues like property division, spousal and child support, and child custody with the assistance of …
How To Keep Your Divorce Out Of Court: The Benefits Of Mediation
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 …
Post-separation mediation = happier children post-divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The pictures show one smiling couple after another, laughing and mugging for the camera. Are they gleeful newlyweds? Amazingly, they are all recently divorced. The ‘divorce selfie’ is a recent phenomenon …
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 …
Could mediation be the best option for your divorce?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Saturday, July 18, 2015. The decision to divorce is a big one that most people take seriously. Because of the magnitude of the impact the decisions made in relation to a divorce will have on …