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, …
How does Alberta collaborative law work?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in Collaborative Law on Friday, November 7, 2014. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is an increasingly popular way for separating spouses and partners to resolve their family law disputes in a non-adversarial setting. We recently discussed three effective ADR processes — collaborative law, …
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 divorce affect one’s taxes?
On behalf of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP posted in High Asset Divorce on Saturday, October 25, 2014. A variety of financial concerns have to be taken into account when a marriage breaks down, and it may be necessary to call upon accountants, financial advisors and business valuators to provide an …
What property is exempt from division in an Alberta divorce?
The Matrimonial Property Act (MPA) is the Alberta law used to classify and distribute property when a marriage ends. The basic presumption of the law is that matrimonial property and debts will be divided equally between the spouses. The MPA also provides for some kinds of property to be exempt from …
Divorce: How is property divided between joint tenants?
In matters of asset division in divorce or separation, the law can be complicated. For example, when a couple divorces, there may be questions of ownership with regard to the family home. While a prenuptial agreement can help you avoid confusion by stating exactly what each spouse will receive in …
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 …
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 …
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