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 …
It is important for spouses to declare all assets during divorce
Divorce is nearly always stressful. Anyone who has gone through a divorce or separation in Calgary knows that trying to negotiate a settlement with a soon-to-be ex-spouse can be difficult. From trying to determine child custody to arranging child support to dividing matrimonial property, coming to an agreement in such …
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 …
Katy Perry sells home she bought with Russell Brand
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Katy Perry fans in Alberta may be interested to learn the fate of Perry’s former marital home. The Hollywood Hills home that Perry purchased with ex-husband Russell Brand was recently sold for $5.56 …
Kardashian-Odom marriage ends
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Monday, December 30, 2013. In a high-profile divorce case that has grabbed the attention of residents of Alberta, Khloe Kardashian filed for divorce from Lamar Odom in Los Angeles on Dec. 13. The reason for the break-up …
Value of NHL team included in divorce settlement
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Sunday, November 24, 2013. A Canadian National Hockey League team was recently part of a divorce settlement. The co-owner of the Canucks, one of the most profitable teams in the league, was in divorce settlement talks with …
The division of pension credits when a marriage ends
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. In Alberta and across Canada, Canada Pension Plan benefits are split equally when a couple’s marriage ends. If both parties worked during the marriage, the partner with more credits will transfer some of …
Learning from celeb divorces
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Sunday, October 6, 2013. Whether it’s Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Elizabeth Taylor and any number of her spouses or Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, celebrity divorces get the attention of much of the public, including the …
Social media and divorce
Social media has taken the world by storm and is now a primary form of communication. It can also play a role in family court when a dispute arises. Some parents in Alberta may be able to utilize social media content to prove that they have attempted to communicate with …
High asset divorce between Canadian billionaires
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Alberta hockey fans may wish to know that the Vancouver Courthouse may be experiencing the biggest divorce trial in British Columbia history if the soon-to-be exes do not reach a settlement by Sept. …