On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Parents going through separation or divorce often feel overwhelmed by the process of establishing an appropriate child support arrangement. Even the legal language may seem strange in an already complicated and emotionally fraught time. …
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battle
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, August 29, 2014. Here are some common assumptions about divorce: it has to be acrimonious; it has to be litigious; it has to be expensive; it has to be time-consuming; it has to compromise your dignity. While …
Is it ever too late to settle divorce matters out of court?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Saturday, August 9, 2014. If you are going through a divorce or separation, at any point in the process you can choose a method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Through arbitration, mediation or collaborative law, couples can reach …
Children can make a divorce more difficult or easier, it depends
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Divorce Mediation on Friday, June 27, 2014. There are a number of couples separating in Calgary every year, many of whom have children. For some of these couples, their children could become a sticking point or a cause of contention later. …
Bitcoins: the challenge of property division in the digital age
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Thursday, June 5, 2014. The digital age has introduced fresh challenges in obtaining accurate financial disclosure between separating spouses. Take, for example, Bitcoin and other electronic currencies. These currencies can be used to pay for Internet-based services and …
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 …
Divorce settlement reaches record highs
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, May 23, 2014. A Switzerland-based Russian billionaire and his wife made headlines around the world last week when a court issued a $4.9 billion judgment in favour of the wife, but there are a number of …
Lack of interest in renovation reveals relationship stress
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Friday, March 21, 2014. The stress associated with planning, coordinating and paying for a home renovation is frequently listed as a significant factor leading to relationship breakdown. While family discord arising from home renovation may simply be …
Family mediation can help couples get better settlements
One of the reasons people in Alberta hear such negative things about the divorce courts is because many people who go through the typical divorce or separation process are unhappy with the orders or judgments issued by the Courts. Whether they think they should get a larger portion of property, …
Resolving family law disputes outside of court
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Even for the most agreeable of couples, divorce can be difficult. While there need not always be animosity or feelings of betrayal, it is not uncommon for men and women to be upset with …