On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, February 23, 2018. Infants and babies who can’t yet talk and who can’t advocate for themselves still have the right to legal representation if the need arises. Under family law in Alberta, legal counsel …
Family law in Canada: The low-down on divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. There are some things about which a separating couple should be aware. Making the decision to divorce is rarely an easy one, but there are family law processes in place in Canada …
Family law: Dividing CPP benefits
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, February 15, 2018. Those who are married or have been living in a common law relationship can split their Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions they made while living together. Family law rules in Canada …
Family law: Co-parenting manners help children cope with divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. The old playground ditty children used to recite goes like this: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me. Modern psychology has proved that is not the case. Name calling …
Family law in Canada: Genetics may play a part in divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Couples get divorced for many reasons — primarily because there’s dissension in their marriages that can’t be ironed out. What most citizens in Canada may not know, however, is that divorce …
Eight Reasons To Arbitrate Your Dispute
By Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Estate Law on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. As a lawyer who not only practices in the areas of estates and family law but also acts as a Mediator/Arbitrator, this article may appear somewhat self-serving; however, the following reasons are worth …
Family law: What an offer to settle means in Canada
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. If there are issues that come up in a divorce case, one party can make an offer to settle. Under family law in Canada, an offer to settle can be made by …
Family law: Separation agreements beneficial in divorce situation
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Some relationships end. It’s a fact of life, and how the couple chooses to move forward depends entirely upon them. However, family law in Canada makes provisions for these types of …
Family law in Alberta: Does divorce need to happen in court?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, January 15, 2018. As the old song goes, breaking up is hard to do. It would be even harder if the couple getting a divorce had to attend court sessions. That is not the …
Family law in Canada: Access for noncustodial parents
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, January 11, 2018. Most every parent has the right to spend time with his or her child. If parents don’t share joint custody of their children after they divorce, the noncustodial parent typically has …