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 …
The challenges of same-sex marriage and divorce for Albertans
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Thursday, October 24, 2013. As one of the first nations in the world to legalize same-sex marriage, Canada attracted hundreds of same-sex couples from across the globe who were seeking marriages. In 2004, Canada became one of the …
Relief for woman after years of fighting for child support
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, October 18, 2013. A Prince Edward Island woman claims that the province’s P.E.I. Maintenance Enforcement Program has caused her child support case to be delayed for years. The woman had requested a higher amount of child support …
New study promotes shift in justice system
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, October 11, 2013. A new report called “Access to Justice: A Roadmap for Change” may cause radical changes in the Alberta justice system. As part of a comprehensive overhaul of the legal system, the report suggests citizens …
Social media and divorce
Social media has taken the world by storm and is now a primary form of communication. It can also play a role in family court when a dispute arises. Some parents in Alberta may be able to utilize social media content to prove that they have attempted to communicate with …
Reasons for divorcing after 50
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Family Law on Friday, September 20, 2013. One group of individuals in Alberta with a high divorce rate is baby boomers who are approaching their retirement years. Whether a spouse decides they want a younger partner or whether the couple ends …