Alison Boyce
@alisonboyce.bsky.social
Family Law Lawyer at Mann Lawyers. (Nothing here is legal advice).
January 15, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Estate planning for blended families
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4 strategies to prevent disputes and protect loved ones
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January 14, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Estate planning for blended families
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Client blamed her lawyer for losses in a bitter divorce, alleging negligence, perjury & conspiracy. ONCA found claims meritless, abusive & already decided. Appeal dismissed as an attempt to relitigate settled issues. Vacaru v. Legge, 2025 ONCA 856
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January 14, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Client blamed her lawyer for losses in a bitter divorce, alleging negligence, perjury & conspiracy. ONCA found claims meritless, abusive & already decided. Appeal dismissed as an attempt to relitigate settled issues. Vacaru v. Legge, 2025 ONCA 856
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Court of Justice weighs parents’ poor communication in nixing joint decision-making
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Court of Justice weighs parents’ poor communication in nixing joint decision-making
Ruling deems mother’s sole responsibility in children’s best interests
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January 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Court of Justice weighs parents’ poor communication in nixing joint decision-making
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Not family law but Federal Court stops food delivery service from using blogger’s photos without permission - Ruling awards content creator damages for copyright infringement
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Federal Court stops food delivery service from using blogger’s photos without permission
Ruling awards content creator damages for copyright infringement
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January 14, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Not family law but Federal Court stops food delivery service from using blogger’s photos without permission - Ruling awards content creator damages for copyright infringement
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A Canadian lawyer admitted to using AI without proper verification in a Law Society Tribunal hearing—marking what may be the first reported case in Canada of problematic AI-generated content in a professional discipline proceeding, per Prof. Amy Salyzyn.
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Lawyer admits to using AI, insufficiently verifying output in Law Society Tribunal hearing
Man with suspended licence says he relied on Grok to research, draft documents
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January 14, 2026 at 12:46 AM
A Canadian lawyer admitted to using AI without proper verification in a Law Society Tribunal hearing—marking what may be the first reported case in Canada of problematic AI-generated content in a professional discipline proceeding, per Prof. Amy Salyzyn.
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Two estate liability cases every estate lawyer should know from 2025
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Two estate liability cases every estate lawyer should know from 2025
Two cases addressing when negligence claims can be brought and how they must be pursued
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January 9, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Two estate liability cases every estate lawyer should know from 2025
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The lawyer in me would like to see a redlined version of 2026 and the fine print …
December 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The lawyer in me would like to see a redlined version of 2026 and the fine print …
Supreme Court to hear 18 appeal cases in winter session, including challenge to Quebec Bill 21 #SCC
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Supreme Court to hear 18 appeal cases in winter session, including challenge to Quebec Bill 21
Facebook’s obligations to protect user data and tight federal election in Terrebonne also on agenda
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December 22, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Supreme Court to hear 18 appeal cases in winter session, including challenge to Quebec Bill 21 #SCC
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ONSC upheld ongoing child support for a 24-year-old full-time student, finding no material change in dependency or the father's income. Retroactive support was ordered due to the father's higher earnings in prior years. Mangafic v. Brihmi, 2025 ONSC 6945
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December 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
ONSC upheld ongoing child support for a 24-year-old full-time student, finding no material change in dependency or the father's income. Retroactive support was ordered due to the father's higher earnings in prior years. Mangafic v. Brihmi, 2025 ONSC 6945
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Bill C-16 would criminalize coercive control—but only in intimate partner violence. It leaves out seniors facing abuse from adult children or caregivers, despite rising rates of such harm, especially among those with dementia.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Bill C-16 would criminalize coercive control—but only in intimate partner violence. It leaves out seniors facing abuse from adult children or caregivers, despite rising rates of such harm, especially among those with dementia.
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Silent divorce: The growing relationship breakdown you can’t see in the stats
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Silent divorce: The growing relationship breakdown you can’t see in the stats
A rising number of Canadian couples are staying together under the same roof, raising children, sharing bills and quietly drifting apart, according to experts.
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December 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Silent divorce: The growing relationship breakdown you can’t see in the stats
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The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has published a notice addressing its new family-focused protocol (FFP) and other new processes that aim to introduce a resolution-oriented and streamlined approach to family matters, effective Jan. 2, 2026. www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-are...
Alberta Court of King’s Bench outlines new family-focused protocol with mandatory intake triage
Family law applications will fall under regular, desk, or urgent process streams
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December 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has published a notice addressing its new family-focused protocol (FFP) and other new processes that aim to introduce a resolution-oriented and streamlined approach to family matters, effective Jan. 2, 2026. www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-are...
Home sale proceeds redirected to pay support after Ontario father 'effectively disappeared' - Case shows courts can get creative when going after unpaid child support
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Home sale proceeds redirected to pay support after Ontario father 'effectively disappeared'
Adam Black: Ontario Superior Court case shows courts can get creative when going after unpaid child support. Find out more here
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December 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Home sale proceeds redirected to pay support after Ontario father 'effectively disappeared' - Case shows courts can get creative when going after unpaid child support
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Good case to keep handy - ONCJ reviews considerations for determining costs for self-represented litigants. Sterling v. Whittingham, 2025 ONCJ 626
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December 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Good case to keep handy - ONCJ reviews considerations for determining costs for self-represented litigants. Sterling v. Whittingham, 2025 ONCJ 626
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ONCA: Excluded property traced through a matrimonial home sold before separation can retain its excluded status — even if the home was once occupied by both spouses. Timing and traceability matter. See para 12(iii). Lau v. Tao, 2025 ONCA 819
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Lau v. Tao - Court of Appeal for Ontario
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December 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
ONCA: Excluded property traced through a matrimonial home sold before separation can retain its excluded status — even if the home was once occupied by both spouses. Timing and traceability matter. See para 12(iii). Lau v. Tao, 2025 ONCA 819
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Just wrapped a Christmas present my husband didn’t know he bought me. He’s so thoughtful when I’m shopping.
December 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Just wrapped a Christmas present my husband didn’t know he bought me. He’s so thoughtful when I’m shopping.
Judges sue federal government for rejecting judicial pay increase ahead of 2025 budget
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Judges sue federal government for rejecting judicial pay increase ahead of 2025 budget
A judges’ org alleged the government failed to engage with a commission’s pay hike recommendation
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December 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Judges sue federal government for rejecting judicial pay increase ahead of 2025 budget
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Just checking - Is it time to circle back next year yet?
December 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Just checking - Is it time to circle back next year yet?
ONCJ grants restraining order, finding respondent's coercive and controlling behaviour, harassment & cyberbullying created reasonable grounds for applicant to fear for her physical, emotional & financial safety. Fradsham v. Schwager, 2025 ONCJ 558
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December 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
ONCJ grants restraining order, finding respondent's coercive and controlling behaviour, harassment & cyberbullying created reasonable grounds for applicant to fear for her physical, emotional & financial safety. Fradsham v. Schwager, 2025 ONCJ 558
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Civil rules reform group unveils final proposals: most oral discoveries capped at 90 minutes. Efficient for focused witnesses—but expect a surge in motions where complexity or clarity demand more time. www.lawtimesnews.com/news/general...
Civil rules reform working group previews final set of proposals, including limited oral exams
The group’s co-chairs presented the proposals to roughly 1,700 Ontario lawyers on Monday
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December 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Civil rules reform group unveils final proposals: most oral discoveries capped at 90 minutes. Efficient for focused witnesses—but expect a surge in motions where complexity or clarity demand more time. www.lawtimesnews.com/news/general...
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"The Court of Appeal of Alberta dismissed the appeal and the fresh evidence application. The appeal court ordered the mother to pay the father’s appeal costs under column 1, plus $500 in costs due to her use of AI-generated authorities."
Alberta Court of Appeal raises costs against mother who cited AI-generated authorities - Ruling refers to notice calling for caution when using LLMs for court submissions
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Alberta Court of Appeal raises costs against mother who cited AI-generated authorities
Ruling refers to notice calling for caution when using LLMs for court submissions
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December 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
"The Court of Appeal of Alberta dismissed the appeal and the fresh evidence application. The appeal court ordered the mother to pay the father’s appeal costs under column 1, plus $500 in costs due to her use of AI-generated authorities."