There is no one way to describe a family in the 21st century. The family dynamic can be as individual as the people making up the family unit. Legally, the family dynamic in Alberta is governed by family law, and there are certain criteria that need to be upheld like …
Divorced entrepreneurs who are on the line for paying child support need to know how that support should be calculated. Family law rules in Alberta say child support payments should be determined on the payor’s income, but that’s not always so easy to calculate for those who own businesses. A parent …
Raising children who are resilient to life’s occasional turmoil is one of the greatest tasks of a parent. It can be a daunting task, too, especially when in today’s technological world, parents are inundated with so much information about the proper way to raise children. Family law in Alberta provides …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, February 21, 2019. There is no area that divorce doesn’t touch in couples’ lives. Family law in Alberta has rules regarding many facets of divorce, including the financial aspects. Although some couples may have been …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Besides the couple actually going through a divorce, no one feels the stress more than any children they may have. But, thanks to the family law process in Alberta, these parents …
By Suzanne Fleming of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, February 7, 2019. When Family law goes to litigation it can be a lengthy and drawn out process. Although it can be a relief when your matter is resolved, that relief can quickly dissipate knowing you …
Breaking up is expensive, particularly when parties resort to litigation. It is not uncommon for large disparities in parties’ financial means to frustrate the division of matrimonial property. For example, one party may initiate proceedings and be ready to move the matter forward while the other party does not have …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. The definition of family has changed over the past few decades. But whatever that means for people, Canada still has family law rules in place that govern the family dynamic. In …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. The ways in which parents handle divorce impacts their children greatly. First, it is crucial to let children know — no matter what has been transpiring in the home — that …
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Even those people who are ordered to pay child and/or spousal support aren’t off the hook for those payments if they declare bankruptcy. In Canada, the family law process is closing …
