On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. When a couple with children is divorcing, it’s likely their kids are taking it just as hard as the couple — maybe even more so. Divorce, which comes under family law …
Family law: Alberta teens often overlooked when parents divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. There are times when adults forget that teenagers aren’t yet adults. Even though Alberta family law takes teens into consideration, these young people have a lot of emotions to contend with …
Spousal support when same-sex couples in Alberta divorce or separate
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. When couples stand in front of each other and profess that they will be together until death do them part, the word “divorce” is nowhere on their radar. That’s no different …
Family law: The challenges of common-law relationships
Throughout Canada, including in Alberta, the number of marriages are said to be declining. Conversely, more and more couples choose to cohabitate. While common-law relationships are accepted under family law, some differences exist that may affect the way the law treats a breakup. When a common-law relationship ends, each person …
Requesting a variation of spousal support in Alberta
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. As anyone going through a separation or divorce in Alberta knows, nothing lasts forever. Even the agreements made about life after marriage, such as child and spousal support, don’t necessarily continue …
When a family law dispute turns ugly, it may be time to seek help
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Nonconfrontational divorces get a lot of attention in Alberta. By minimizing disputes, and avoiding court as much as possible, many men and women are able to find civil ways to end …
Alberta courts not always efficient for family law disputes
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, May 5, 2017. An unfortunate reality for many divided families is that Agreements, particularly with respect to parenting, do not always reflect the dynamic nature of parenting as children grow older. Many divorced or …
Is spousal support guaranteed after a divorce in Alberta?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, April 24, 2017. Nothing changes a person’s financial outlook quite as suddenly as a divorce. After possibly years of knowing exactly where the money is coming from, things can quickly change. Those men and …
Child custody doesn’t have to be a struggle
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, April 14, 2017. For some parents, children become a divisive issue during and after divorcing, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Child custody battles and arguments over support do not have to …
Spousal support hearing goes badly for man representing himself
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, April 14, 2017. The culture of “do-it-yourself” has permeated nearly every aspect of life in Alberta. While some tasks, such as minor home renovations or car repairs, are perfectly fine to tackle on one’s …