On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, June 14, 2015. In deciding matters of child custody, one of the Court’s main concerns is to ensure, when appropriate, that contact between the child and both parents is sustained. That being said, if …
Alberta woman seeks guardianship of non-biological daughter
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 …
Alberta mobility applications: Making a case for a move
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, January 19, 2015. In matters of child custody, the Alberta courts generally presume that maximizing contact between the child and both parents is in the child’s best interests. Every family is different, though, and …
Do I need a written custody and parenting plan?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Friday, December 5, 2014. If you and your co-parent are separating or divorcing in Alberta, then you have options as to how you come to an agreement about a parenting plan. Your agreement doesn’t have to be put …
Child care agreements and holiday plans: Tips for Calgary parents
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, November 28, 2014. Whether your relationship with your former spouse is amicable or strained, co-parenting during the holidays can be a challenge, especially if these are the first holidays with a new parenting plan. With that in …