On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Divorce can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including his or her estate plan. Your estate planning documents will not be automatically updated or cancelled at the end of your …
What happens to matrimonial property after a separation?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, January 19, 2015. If you’re like a lot of couples here in Calgary who are separated or going through the divorce process, you may have a considerable number of questions about what to expect …
Alberta mobility applications: Making a case for a move
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, January 19, 2015. In matters of child custody, the Alberta courts generally presume that maximizing contact between the child and both parents is in the child’s best interests. Every family is different, though, and …
What is the imputation of income for support payments?
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, January 16, 2015. Spousal Support Guidelines and Child Support Guidelines help Alberta residents calculate the amount of each of those kinds of payments. While basic child support is established by law, spousal support is …
Common-law spouses can have peace of mind with cohabitation agreements
On behalf of Gary Kirk of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Sunday, January 11, 2015. Many couples in Alberta and throughout Canada are in relationships that have lasted for many years, but the couples have chosen not to marry. The parties love and are committed to …
Federal law impacts First Nations property rights
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Monday, December 23, 2013. A new federal law affects matrimonial property rights in First Nations reserves in Alberta and across the nation. On Dec. 16, 2013, Bill S-2 was enacted as the government tries to address a problem …
Child care agreements and holiday plans: Tips for Calgary parents
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, November 28, 2014. Whether your relationship with your former spouse is amicable or strained, co-parenting during the holidays can be a challenge, especially if these are the first holidays with a new parenting plan. With that in …
Push for unified family court ramps up in Alberta
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, November 21, 2014. Alberta remains one of only four Canadian jurisdictions where family law matters are divided between the lower and superior courts, while the other nine jurisdictions have some kind of unified family court. In Alberta, …
Using an exclusive possession order to stay in the matrimonial home
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, November 1, 2014. The matrimonial home is the most valuable asset in many divorces, and sometimes spouses disagree about who should leave the home during separation. Leaving the home does not necessarily mean that the spouse or …
How does one change a child support order in Alberta?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Saturday, October 4, 2014. Changing a child support order in Alberta can be a complex process that requires knowledge of the correct forms and statutes to use, as well as careful preparation. Whether you are the payor or …