On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, July 11, 2014. There are generally two camps when it comes to separations: those who have known the relationship was over for some time and those who are utterly surprised by the separation. Although those who are …
For some Canadians, divorce still carries a stigma
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, June 19, 2014. The stigma of divorce has largely evaporated in Canada; however, it lingers, particularly within ethnic communities where the idea of divorce conflicts with long held social norms.  For Indo-Canadians, separation and divorce can still be …
Alberta’s family law: between federal and provincial courts
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. Even though litigation arising from marriage or relationship breakdown is fairly common in Alberta, the two different levels of court that deal with these issue employ different procedures and have different powers – leading …
Is equal shared parenting in children’s best interests?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, May 8, 2014. When parents in Calgary divorce, they not only have to divide up their marital estate, but they must also divide their children’s time between them. Only in rare cases is one parent granted total …
Infidelity and the role it plays in divorce
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, April 25, 2014. It has been said that you shouldn’t stray from your relationship unless you are prepared to accept the consequences if you’re found out. Â It really is no suprise to most people in Calgary that …
Prenuptial agreements prior to second marriages
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, April 11, 2014. It is not a surprise that many marriages in Canada fail. There is nothing wrong with a Calgary couple breaking up and divorcing when they realise they are not right for each other, and …
Resolving family law disputes outside of court
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. Even for the most agreeable of couples, divorce can be difficult. While there need not always be animosity or feelings of betrayal, it is not uncommon for men and women to be upset with …
Divorced or separated senior Canadians on the rise
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Some people in Calgary may think that the increased rate of divorce is a relatively recent phenomenon and a reflection of the younger generation’s disregard for the importance of marriage. These people may be …
The end of a marriage need not be the end of a business
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, February 27, 2014. There are many family run businesses in Calgary, often with both spouses playing a crucial role in operations. Â But with an increasing number of divorces in Alberta those businesses may be at risk. Divorce …
Son abducted, moved at least 12 times in 5 years
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, January 30, 2014. When a child is kidnapped by a non-custodial parent and taken out of the country, the ramifications can be complicated for all parties, not least for the child. While the nation has passed laws …