Divorce affects many family members, not just the divorcing couple. The couple’s parents may likely be shocked at the news their children will be divorcing, but their thoughts may likely soon turn to their grandchildren and exactly what their rights are as grandparents. Alberta family law does address grandparents’ access …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. A divorce can be a messy situation for all those involved. Emotions often run high, tempers can flare, and rash decisions may be the result. A rather exceptional example of such …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Most people approaching divorce worry about whether the division of property will be fair and allow them a decent lifestyle. What is sometimes even more important is that the division of …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 21, 2015. The process of divorcing is often intense and can take some time to resolve. While the focus is generally on matters such as the division of property, support and when applicable, …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, April 10, 2015. When thinking of your estate planning goals, it is important to know that the law in Alberta does not automatically ensure that your children will receive your assets farther down the …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, March 15, 2015. The factors that must be considered when determining a fair spousal support arrangement are many and varied, and the agreements mediated between former partners vary a great deal. In general, though, …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Sunday, March 1, 2015. The lawyers of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP are experienced litigators, but our firm also helps families resolve their disputes outside of court. Litigation places the parties in opposition to one another, …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Sunday, February 1, 2015. The common perception used to be that divorce always had to be a battle, resulting in a winner and a loser. While many divorces do require litigation to resolve difficult disputes, …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Divorce can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including his or her estate plan. Your estate planning documents will not be automatically updated or cancelled at the end of your …
Alberta’s Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines offer formulas for deciding the amount and duration of support to be paid. However, using the guidelines can lead to a variety of potential payment amounts. Even with these guidelines, the determination of spousal support can be very complicated. Before the amount and duration of …
