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 …
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 …