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3 effective ADR options for divorcing spouses

On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Friday, October 10, 2014. For spouses who have chosen to separate, alternative dispute resolution — ADR — can be an efficient and cost-effective way of coming to an agreement on matters such as child custody, spousal support and …

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Family mediation: starting the divorce off on the right foot

On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Thursday, May 29, 2014. Fans of Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay’s have likely heard that Paltrow and Coldplay’s lead singer, Chris Martin, have ended their marriage. Even those in Calgary who aren’t fans may have heard about Paltrow’s reference …

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As conflicts arise, so too does the cost of divorce

On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Friday, February 14, 2014. It goes without saying that an uncontested divorce is cheaper than a contested divorce, but it is something which bears repeating from time to time. Sometimes an acrimonious split is unavoidable. Divorce itself is …

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Dealing with a high-conflict divorce

On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. When experts rank stress factors, the end of a marriage is ranked third, right after the death of a spouse or a child. Even going to jail or the loss of another family member …

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