On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 29, 2018. Separation agreements may make sense for a couple splitting up but not divorcing. However, under family law in Canada, these agreements aren’t valid unless there are certain things in place. Merely …
Family law: Divorce may lead to bankruptcy
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 22, 2018. A marriage breakdown has the potential of causing financial havoc for both spouses. Family law rules in Canada spell out the processes by which issues relating to divorce are handled, but don’t talk …
Family law dispute: The tragedy of parental alienation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, October 15, 2018. When a parent turns a child against the other parent, there is no winning outcome. When a family law dispute in Alberta involves parental alienation, there are likely to be boundless hurt …
Following family law orders when parents are in different locales
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Divorce is divisive even in the best of circumstances. But when parents live in different places, it can be even harder to enforce any court orders. That’s why under family law rules in Alberta, …
Family law solutions for problems that seem overwhelming
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. Divorce can leave individuals seething. It can wreak havoc on family life and can create untold problems. But there may be family law solutions available for families in Canada for issues …
Family law: Mental health services help parents after divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 24, 2018. Divorce can be debilitating. It can take a toll on all family members, wreaking havoc with a couple’s mental health and the mental health of their children. For parents in Canada …
Alberta family law: The right and a not so right way to divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, September 10, 2018. There is no road map for marriage and so, there is no road map for divorce, either. But Alberta family law sets out the rules that govern the legal uncoupling of …
Family law solutions provide support for back to school time
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, August 31, 2018. It’s a hectic time of year when kids are getting ready to head back to school. There are many changes on the horizon when starting a new grade, and those changes …
Family law: Marriage and common law unions distinctly different
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. A lot of couples who don’t marry but who live together for many years mistakenly believe that the law automatically considers them married. Family law rules say that’s not necessarily so …
Family law: Separation doesn’t change formal estate documents
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Divorce legally changes a marriage, separation doesn’t. Family law rules in Canada are clear about this. Couples who separate but don’t go through with a formal divorce may be misguided about what happens …