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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 1m

Using artificial intelligence safely in family law

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Using artificial intelligence safely in family law

As more family lawyers embrace the potential of an AI-assisted practice, here is how they can protect themselves

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 2d

ONCA partially allowed an appeal, adjusting post-separation credits for inheritance funds but upheld findings on loan forgiveness and spousal support. It ruled that loans forgiven before the valuation date cannot reduce net family property. www.canlii.org/en/on/onca/d...

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 2d

Chief Justice Wagner, lawyers talk rule of law at SCC ceremony marking start of judicial year

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Chief Justice Wagner, lawyers talk rule of law at SCC ceremony marking start of judicial year

The ceremony was the first such event held by the Supreme Court of Canada in 40 years

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 2d

B.C. and Bulgarian courts clash over child’s habitual residence under the Hague Convention - B.C. courts found the child habitually resident in Canada — despite a Bulgarian appeal court ruling the opposite. Zahariev v. Zaharieva, 2025 BCCA 35

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 5d

Alberta Court of Appeal decision may mark the first time a Canadian court has ruled on ‘lawyer’s liability for contractors’ AI use

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ABCA says lawyer who banned firm from using AI tools responsible for contractor’s AI hallucinations

The decision may mark the first time a Canadian court has ruled on liability for contractors’ AI use

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 6d

SCC dismisses application for leave to appeal in family law case dealing with whether unpaid caregiving and labour created an equitable interest in a family business—and whether that business was a joint venture. I.R. v. G.D. #SCC
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Navigation by Date: 2025 - SCC Cases

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 7d

In a parental alienation case, ONSC declined to reverse custody of two teens citing their opposition to reunification therapy. Court declared mother responsible for the estrangement and imposed a monetary penalty for her non-compliance with prior orders. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 7d

ONSC addresses conflicting separation dates: Husband claims date wife learned of affair and their pact to stay together for the children. Wife claims date she uncovered his secret family. She alleges he wants to reduce equalization tied to asset growth. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 7d

ONSC struck respondent's pleadings for repeated non-compliance with disclosure orders and imposed a $399,000 penalty, allowing the matter to proceed to an uncontested trial. Altman v. Altman, 2025 ONSC 4802

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 9d

SCC to release 8 leave decisions Thursday. One family law case probes whether unpaid caregiving and labour created an equitable interest in a family business—and whether that business was a joint venture. decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/news...

Judgments to be Rendered on Leave Applications - SCC Cases

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 9d

Intersection of bankruptcy and family law - Motion to lift stay on property claims denied—jurisdiction lies with bankruptcy court. But support claims aren’t stayed, so disclosure on spousal support and asset valuation was ordered. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 9d

AI’s Impact on the Legal Profession: Takeaways From Microsoft Research for Canadian Lawyers

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AI’s Impact on the Legal Profession: Takeaways from Microsoft Research for Canadian Lawyers - Slaw

Over the last few columns, I have focused primarily on the regulation side of my work in artificial intelligence (AI) risk and regulation. That focus has reflected, in part, my concern about the curre...

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 9d

ONSC awarded the father $55,000 in costs, offset against child support arrears due to greater success at trial and more favourable settlement offer. However, award reduced due to his unreasonable conduct, including failure to provide financial disclosure. www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 12d

There’s nothing quite like a Friday afternoon “URGENT” email with “This should be a quick question …”

Spoiler—it’s not.

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 15d

After trial, appellant tried to reframe his case—arguing a second property was excluded because his parents gifted him the funds. But he hadn’t raised that at trial, nor applied to introduce new issues.Appeal dismissed. Xu v. Li, 2025 BCCA 327 www.canlii.org/en/bc/bcca/d...

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 18d

A lawyer may know the law. But an experienced lawyer knows how the law will likely be interpreted on the facts. Legal experience is essential; knowing the law alone rarely ensures sound advice.

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 19d

ONCJ found that the respondent’s retirement constituted a material change in circumstances, warranting a reduction and eventual termination of spousal support. Sharma v. Sharma, 2025 ONCJ 478

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 20d

ONSC granted the applicant exclusive possession of the matrimonial home, prioritizing the children's stability and well-being. Both parties were criticized for self-help actions. Garland v. Garland, 2025 ONSC 5289 www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/d...

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 20d

Mounting challenges of being ‘the solicitor of record’

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 20d

Canada’s top court dismisses Ottawa’s application to fight Kanata golf course ruling #SCC

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Canada’s top court dismisses Ottawa’s application to fight Kanata golf course ruling

The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an application from the City of Ottawa to appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal’s ruling that declared a 1981 agreement to keep 40 per cent of the property as greenspace as “inoperative.”

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 20d

SCC dismisses application for leave to appeal in family law case dealing with Child support and imputation of income under ss. 18 and 19 of Federal Child Support Guidelines. Paul Vincent Ward v. Coralie Anne Murphy #SCC decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-...

Paul Vincent Ward v. Coralie Anne Murphy - SCC Cases

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 21d

LSO 2024 annual report cites more interlocutory suspensions and summary hearings

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LSO 2024 annual report cites more interlocutory suspensions and summary hearings

Document covers licensee demographics, complaint statistics and progress in key initiatives

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 22d

BCCA addresses the correct test in awarding lump sum spousal support and relevant factors to assess retroactive child and spousal support. Armstrong v. Abramowicz, 2025 BCCA 318

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 22d

A New Brunswick court has granted partial custody to a non-biological stepparent—despite both biological parents being involved. The ruling signals a shift: common-law parenthood may now carry legal weight nationalpost.com/opinion/jami...

Jamie Sarkonak: Common-law parenthood is coming to Canada

A New Brunswick judge awarded partial custody of a child to an unrelated stepparent — even though both biological parents are in the picture

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Alison Boyce @alisonboyce.bsky.social · 22d

Toronto lawyers’ organization questions need for proposed Ontario civil rules changes on AI evidence www.lawtimesnews.com/news/general...

Toronto lawyers’ org questions need for proposed Ontario civil rules changes on AI evidence

In July, a Civil Rules Committee group unveiled potential changes to how courts handle AI evidence

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