On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, October 7, 2016. At the core of every divorce involving a couple with children, there should be a plan for the future of the kids. Such a plan may include funding their education, should the …
Factors considered in establishing child support
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Establishing child support can be one of the most important tasks when a couple in Calgary decides to split or divorce. While the relationship between parents may end, the same cannot …
Child custody situations that could benefit from legal assistance
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, November 13, 2015. Child custody battles can take a lot out of those involved. Even in the best situations, there can be a high level of stress associated with establishing how much time a …
Are Alberta support payments tax deductible?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, May 23, 2015. When a written agreement or court order states that a parent is obligated to pay child support and spousal support, the law specifies that priority be given to the support for …
How does child support affect calculation of spousal support in Alberta?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Before a judge decides on the amount and duration of spousal support, entitlement to support must first be established. A disparity between the parties’ incomes is a factor to be …
Can adult children in Alberta receive child support?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Federal and provincial laws establish criteria for when an adult child is eligible for child support. Specifically, the Divorce Act states that if a child who is 18 or older is …
How is child support calculated in Alberta?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, April 18, 2015. By law, children are entitled to support from both of their parents, and child support laws in Canada are guided by this principle. When parents separate or divorce, they can come …
What financial documents are needed to calculate support payments?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, January 19, 2015. When a married or common-law couple separates, determining the amount of child support and spousal support tends to be a complicated matter, especially if complex assets have to be considered. …
What is the imputation of income for support payments?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, January 16, 2015. Spousal Support Guidelines and Child Support Guidelines help Alberta residents calculate the amount of each of those kinds of payments. While basic child support is established by law, spousal support is …
How does divorce affect one’s taxes?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Saturday, October 25, 2014. A variety of financial concerns have to be taken into account when a marriage breaks down, and it may be necessary to call upon accountants, financial advisors and business valuators to provide an …