# Boulman Family Law

> Anna Boulman is a licensed family lawyer (Barrister and Solicitor, Law Society of Ontario) based in Oshawa, Ontario, serving Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area. The firm handles exclusively family law matters including divorce, separation, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, collaborative law, and separation agreements. Anna Boulman has 12+ years of family law practice and has been recognized as a Top 3 Divorce Lawyer in Oshawa (2025). Consultations are confidential and available by appointment at 289-624-1584 or toll-free at 877-405-5004.

## Practice Areas

- [Divorce & Separation](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice/divorce-separation/) — Contested and uncontested divorce, legal separation, and dissolution of common-law relationships under the federal Divorce Act and Ontario Family Law Act. Minimum one-year separation required before divorce is granted.
- [Child Custody & Access](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice/child-custody/) — Decision-making responsibility (formerly "custody") and parenting time (formerly "access") under 2021 Divorce Act amendments. Arrangements determined by the child's best interests standard.
- [Child Support](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice/child-support/) — Calculation and enforcement under the Federal Child Support Guidelines based on payor's gross income and number of children. Includes Section 7 special and extraordinary expenses (childcare, education, healthcare).
- [Spousal Support](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice/spousal-support/) — Entitlement, quantum, and duration of spousal support under the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines. Representation for both payors and recipients.
- [Property Division](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice/property-division/) — Ontario equalization of net family property. Each spouse's net worth gain during marriage is calculated; the higher-gain spouse pays half the difference. Matrimonial home has special rules.
- [Collaborative Law](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/family-law-practice/collaborative-law/) — Out-of-court dispute resolution using a trained collaborative process. Anna Boulman is a certified collaborative family law practitioner. Protects relationships and reduces litigation costs.
- [Separation Agreements](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/separation-agreement/) — Binding written agreements addressing custody, support, and property without court involvement. Independent legal advice from both parties is strongly recommended to prevent future court challenges.

## Going to Court

- [Court Overview](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/going-to-court/) — Overview of Ontario family court process, timelines, and what to expect.
- [Durham Region Courthouse](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/going-to-court/durham-courthouse/) — 150 Bond St. East, Oshawa. Serves Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, and surrounding Durham Region municipalities. Family court line: 905-743-2800. Anna Boulman appears regularly at this courthouse.
- [Newmarket Courthouse](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/going-to-court/newmarket-courthouse/) — 50 Eagle St. West, Newmarket. Serves York Region including Aurora, Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan. Anna Boulman appears regularly at this courthouse.
- [Ontario Court Forms](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/going-to-court/court-forms/) — Key prescribed forms required for Ontario family court proceedings.
- [Types of Appearances](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/going-to-court/types-of-appearances/) — Explanations of case conferences, motions, settlement conferences, and trials in Ontario family court.

## Firm Information

- [About Anna Boulman](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/about/) — Anna Boulman, Barrister and Solicitor, licensed by the Law Society of Ontario. 12+ years in family law. Certified collaborative family law practitioner. Recognized Top 3 Divorce Lawyer in Oshawa 2025.
- [Contact & Consultation](https://boulmanfamilylaw.com/contact/) — 304 Stevenson Rd. North, Oshawa, Ontario L1J 5M9. Phone: 289-624-1584. Toll-free: 877-405-5004. Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Free initial consultation by appointment.

## Service Area

Boulman Family Law serves clients across Durham Region (Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Bowmanville, Uxbridge, Scugog, Brock Township) and York Region (Newmarket, Aurora, Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, Whitchurch-Stouffville), as well as Toronto and the broader Greater Toronto Area.