Alison Boyce
@alisonboyce.bsky.social
Family Law Lawyer at Mann Lawyers. (Nothing here is legal advice).
Even the most seasoned litigators can be brought to their knees by Word formatting. You’ve mastered cross-examinations and complex motions— but aligning (a), (i), and (A) in Word? That’s a whole other level of advocacy.
November 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Even the most seasoned litigators can be brought to their knees by Word formatting. You’ve mastered cross-examinations and complex motions— but aligning (a), (i), and (A) in Word? That’s a whole other level of advocacy.
In a costs appeal, ONCA declined leave finding no error in trial judge's discretionary decision. Stringent test for leave to appeal costs orders under s. 133(b) of the Courts of Justice Act. Ghahsareh v. Ehsani, 2025 ONCA 795
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November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In a costs appeal, ONCA declined leave finding no error in trial judge's discretionary decision. Stringent test for leave to appeal costs orders under s. 133(b) of the Courts of Justice Act. Ghahsareh v. Ehsani, 2025 ONCA 795
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Not family law but local goods and services to get public procurement priority through new Buy Ontario Act
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Local goods and services to get public procurement priority through new Buy Ontario Act
If passed, the law will apply to all public sector organizations, including contractors
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November 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Not family law but local goods and services to get public procurement priority through new Buy Ontario Act
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Div Court: “While the AFCC-O Guidelines are not binding law, Ontario courts have accepted the social science behind the Guidelines.” If a judge departs from the established social science research, reasons are needed to depart from same (para. 40).
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November 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Div Court: “While the AFCC-O Guidelines are not binding law, Ontario courts have accepted the social science behind the Guidelines.” If a judge departs from the established social science research, reasons are needed to depart from same (para. 40).
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When you’re a lawyer, your family asks free legal questions at every dinner.
November 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
When you’re a lawyer, your family asks free legal questions at every dinner.
ONSC found mother fraudulently failed to disclose significant income, doubling her imputed earnings. Court set aside prior support orders, recalculated arrears and imposed ongoing income disclosure obligations. Francis v. Ventura-Francis, 2025 ONSC 6437 www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
ONSC found mother fraudulently failed to disclose significant income, doubling her imputed earnings. Court set aside prior support orders, recalculated arrears and imposed ongoing income disclosure obligations. Francis v. Ventura-Francis, 2025 ONSC 6437 www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...
Ontario Court of Appeal remits child relocation issue based on error in applying burden of proof
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Ontario Court of Appeal remits child relocation issue based on error in applying burden of proof
New hearing to reweigh father’s request to move with daughter to Montreal
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November 21, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Ontario Court of Appeal remits child relocation issue based on error in applying burden of proof
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New Artificial Intelligence (AI) practice directions have been posted for both civil and family law proceedings.
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New Practice Directions on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Proceedings – Ontario Superior Court of Justice
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November 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM
New Artificial Intelligence (AI) practice directions have been posted for both civil and family law proceedings.
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Court orders third-party disclosure of financials from family corporations & trust in support/property case—rejects confidentiality & timing objections. Good review of 3rd party disclosure in family law. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Court orders third-party disclosure of financials from family corporations & trust in support/property case—rejects confidentiality & timing objections. Good review of 3rd party disclosure in family law. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...
Take it from an already busy family law lawyer …. If you have a secret cell phone, turn it off tomorrow
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Alert Ready test to be carried out Wednesday in Ontario
Smartphones across Ontario will light up Wednesday for a test of the Alert Ready system.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Take it from an already busy family law lawyer …. If you have a secret cell phone, turn it off tomorrow
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Ontario government proposes forcing impaired drivers to pay child support for victim's families
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Ontario government proposes forcing impaired drivers to pay child support for victim's families | CBC News
Ontario government officials say they are “developing new measures” that would force impaired drivers to pay ongoing child support if they kill a child’s parent or guardian in a crash.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Ontario government proposes forcing impaired drivers to pay child support for victim's families
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ONSC awarded $32,000 plus HST to the successful party, reducing excessive hourly rates claimed by Toronto-based counsel to align with Ottawa standards. Claims for family violence damages were dismissed as procedurally inappropriate.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
ONSC awarded $32,000 plus HST to the successful party, reducing excessive hourly rates claimed by Toronto-based counsel to align with Ottawa standards. Claims for family violence damages were dismissed as procedurally inappropriate.
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Proposed reforms of civil procedure: Refreshing reboot or more of the same?
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November 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Proposed reforms of civil procedure: Refreshing reboot or more of the same?
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🎄 Our Mann Lawyers team traded briefs for ornaments to decorate a tree for Trees of Hope at the Fairmont Château Laurier! Proud to support CHEO and spread some sparkle for a great cause. Vote for your favourite and help us bring home “Best in Branches”! 🌟
November 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
🎄 Our Mann Lawyers team traded briefs for ornaments to decorate a tree for Trees of Hope at the Fairmont Château Laurier! Proud to support CHEO and spread some sparkle for a great cause. Vote for your favourite and help us bring home “Best in Branches”! 🌟
Appeal court weighs pro bono aspects when fixing costs in international child abduction case - Mother who successfully appealed order to return child gets $80,000 in total costs
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Appeal court weighs pro bono aspects when fixing costs in international child abduction case
Mother who successfully appealed order to return child gets $80,000 in total costs
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November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Appeal court weighs pro bono aspects when fixing costs in international child abduction case - Mother who successfully appealed order to return child gets $80,000 in total costs
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ONSC imputes income to both parties, orders interim support and flags deficient disclosure. Where business income is in play, the onus is on the owner to provide clarity—not the other party to chase it. Franzese v. Franzese, 2025 ONSC 6015
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November 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
ONSC imputes income to both parties, orders interim support and flags deficient disclosure. Where business income is in play, the onus is on the owner to provide clarity—not the other party to chase it. Franzese v. Franzese, 2025 ONSC 6015
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Sometimes the universe taps us on the shoulder just to remind us how small our worries really are.
November 13, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Sometimes the universe taps us on the shoulder just to remind us how small our worries really are.
In family court, there’s a difference between “emergency” and “urgent”.
Now that we have an Emergency Motion Request Form, an incisive decision from Justice Pazaratz on the contrast between “emergency” and “urgent” motions. Essential reading—see p. 32. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...
Now that we have an Emergency Motion Request Form, an incisive decision from Justice Pazaratz on the contrast between “emergency” and “urgent” motions. Essential reading—see p. 32. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
In family court, there’s a difference between “emergency” and “urgent”.
Now that we have an Emergency Motion Request Form, an incisive decision from Justice Pazaratz on the contrast between “emergency” and “urgent” motions. Essential reading—see p. 32. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...
Now that we have an Emergency Motion Request Form, an incisive decision from Justice Pazaratz on the contrast between “emergency” and “urgent” motions. Essential reading—see p. 32. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...
Recommendations for ethical, effective AI use in family law online dispute resolution
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Recommendations for ethical, effective AI use in family law online dispute resolution, part three - Law360 Canada
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of dispute resolution, offering new tools to enhance efficiency, accessibility and consistency. In family law, where disputes are often em...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Recommendations for ethical, effective AI use in family law online dispute resolution
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SCC dismisses application for leave to appeal in family law case dealing with fairness of marriage agreement #SCC decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-...
Edward James Callahan v. Norval Bradley - SCC Cases
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November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
SCC dismisses application for leave to appeal in family law case dealing with fairness of marriage agreement #SCC decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-...
A must-read for family law counsel - BC Court provides a deep dive on income determination for majority shareholders in child support cases. S.D.N. v E.G.N., 2025 BCSC 1994
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Court Provides Detailed Analysis of Income Determination for Corporate Shareholders | CanLII Connects
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November 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A must-read for family law counsel - BC Court provides a deep dive on income determination for majority shareholders in child support cases. S.D.N. v E.G.N., 2025 BCSC 1994
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The Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act helped mother secure key financial disclosure in uncontested child support case. With no response from the father, ONCJ used the Act to access tax records and assess support for their two teens.
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November 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act helped mother secure key financial disclosure in uncontested child support case. With no response from the father, ONCJ used the Act to access tax records and assess support for their two teens.
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ONSC awarded $99,000 in costs against a self-represented litigant for unreasonable conduct, including failure to disclose financial information, inadequate trial preparation, and refusal to engage with settlement offers. Sud v. Sud, 2025 ONSC 5979
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October 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
ONSC awarded $99,000 in costs against a self-represented litigant for unreasonable conduct, including failure to disclose financial information, inadequate trial preparation, and refusal to engage with settlement offers. Sud v. Sud, 2025 ONSC 5979
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Bill C-223 and parental alienation: Trust the judges, not the politicians
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Bill C-223 and parental alienation: Trust the judges, not the politicians - Law360 Canada
Bill C-223, recently introduced as a private member’s bill by backbench Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner, would substantially amend the parenting provisions of the Divorce Act, and in our view harm the interes...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Bill C-223 and parental alienation: Trust the judges, not the politicians
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