On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. There was a time when few couples would consider moving in together without first getting married. Times have of course changed and now it is socially acceptable for couples to define …
Staying together for the kids? You may want to think again
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Just as there are many reasons why a couple decides to divorce, so too are there reasons that couples stay together. When their union has produced children, some people may feel …
What some can expect following a divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. As is the case with most things in life, for many people, following a divorce there are positive and negative points. With the abundance of older individuals who are choosing to …
Are you prepared to file for divorce?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. There are multiple reasons why people decide to divorce. Regardless of the reason, all couples will go through the same process. As a result, there are certain things that all should …
Could a prenuptial agreement be right for you?
In many of our posts we have written about how to address issues that arise in conjunction with a divorce. While these issues, and how they will be resolved, vary from couple to couple, they are often time consuming and emotionally difficult to get through. This does not need to …
Preparing for retirement after divorce
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. As baby boomers age they continue to have a great impact on society. Some of the activities in which this group engages may come as a surprise. For example, members of …
Factors considered in establishing child support
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Establishing child support can be one of the most important tasks when a couple in Calgary decides to split or divorce. While the relationship between parents may end, the same cannot …
What is the Civil Marriage Act?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Each day people who reside throughout Alberta decide to get married. For a variety of reasons, those relationships do not always last and couples opt to end their marriages by filing …
Divorcing without assistance of lawyer may not go as planned
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. The thought of hiring a lawyer is scary to many in Alberta. For a variety of reasons—including the expense—residents of the province may be tempted to resolve a legal matter on …
Think about these financial matters when divorcing
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. There is no question that going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences someone will endure. While there are usually multiple matters that need to be resolved, …