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 …
Consequences for cohabitating couples
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. As 2013 came to a close, many couples in Alberta were inspired to talk about their relationships. More people decide to get married and to split in December than at any other point in …
Mother with terminal cancer seeking $350,000 in child support
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Alberta residents may have heard about a Victoria mother who is seeking more than $350,000 in back child support to provide for her children and their education. The child support was ordered when the …
Legal aspects of common-law relationships
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, December 6, 2013. In Alberta and across Canada, people generally think that a common-law relationship can easily substitute for marriage, especially if they have concerns about tying the knot. However, from the perspective of legal matters and …
What to know about splitting CPP credits
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. One of the most valuable assets that a Canadian spouse may have is his or her pension. Like most assets, pensions are subject to property division. However, these assets can be complex, and understanding …
Foster parents win court battle for guardianship
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, October 31, 2013. According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation of Manitoba, a family won a long drawn-out battle against the Métis Child and Family Services Authority. The family law dispute centered around whether the Filipino-Canadian foster parents …