Shortly before Valentine’s Day, Allison Holker, whose husband Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss sadly passed away, revealed she is engaged to her partner, Adam Edmunds.
What should be a happy time has unfortunately been marred by a new family conflict, just three years after her husband passed away.
It was incredibly sad news when we lost Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss back in December 2022. He was best known as Ellen DeGeneres’ partner on her show, and brought so much joy to so many. Sadly, he passed away at just 40 years old from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a motel in Los Angeles. It’s a heartbreaking reminder that you never truly know what someone is going through, and it’s so important to check in on your loved ones.
Since then, Holker, age 38, has been focused on rebuilding her life and caring for their three children: nine-year-old Maddox, six-year-old Zaia, and her stepdaughter Weslie, age 17, who tWitch had adopted and was helping to raise.
Two months after the death of tWitch, his wife, Allison Holker, published her memoir, This Far: My Story of Love, Loss and Embracing the Light. However, members of tWitch’s family, known as the Boss family, expressed surprise at some of the things she wrote about him, and claimed they had to sign non-disclosure agreements before the funeral.
The Daily Mail has learned of further claims against Allison Holker, as detailed in a newly filed lawsuit by tWitch’s mother, Connie Boss Alexander.
She asked the court to get involved because she worried about losing her close relationship with her grandchildren and feared it would damage her family forever.
In September 2025, Connie requested a court order for the right to visit her grandchildren, claiming Allison had significantly limited her access after her son passed away. Connie described Allison’s actions as a deliberate and unfair response.
Shortly after my son died, Allison wouldn’t let me or any of my family members have contact with or see our grandchildren.
In a court filing, she expressed her hope for limited visitation rights with her grandchildren, ensuring it wouldn’t interfere with their lives or independence. She believes it’s important for the children to maintain a connection with their father’s side of the family, particularly since he is no longer with them.
The 62-year-old explained that tWitch was her main way of staying connected with her grandchildren, as she lived in Arizona and they were in California.
She claimed that after Stephen’s death, her contact with the children significantly decreased. She used to communicate with them ‘multiple times a week’ through calls, video chats, texts, and social media, but that stopped.
She explained that she tried hard during the first year to keep things consistent and stay connected, particularly for the children. However, it became challenging when Allison started to pull away, frequently becoming upset about things the family should have said publicly.
Sometimes, they would stop responding completely, and I had to reach out many times to get them to reply. Eventually, we started talking less and less, and now we haven’t spoken despite my repeated efforts to reconnect.
The family’s recent statements about Allison appear to stem from Connie’s allegations in her memoir that Allison damaged tWitch’s reputation by writing about debt and drug use.
Someone with knowledge of the situation previously shared with the Daily Mail that the family was very upset when Allison released her memoir, feeling it contained inaccuracies and didn’t present a complete picture of events.
Ever since Connie sued Allison, the two sides – through their lawyers – have been disputing Connie’s relationship with her grandchildren for months.
Allison denied her mother-in-law’s claims, stating she actively helped arrange phone calls, video chats, and visits between Connie and the children. She also said she personally invited Connie to see the children, but Connie turned down the offer.
In a document filed on January 26, 2026, Connie stated that she only saw her children twice in 2025 before starting legal proceedings. The first time was in February to read her son’s diary, and the second was after Allison’s attorneys told her about the lawsuit.
Allison claimed she had invited Connie many times, including to Grandparents’ Day at her son Maddox’s school in May 2025, but Connie said she was unable to attend due to work commitments. Allison also stated she has text messages and phone records to support her claims.
In a text message to Connie, Allison stated she’s never prevented Connie from seeing their children. She added that, despite what others may say, she’s always been willing to allow visits whenever Connie wants.
She added that they hadn’t received any invitations – no calls, texts, emails, or even a request to visit in Arizona, though they would be happy to do so if asked.
In a text message, Connie stated that her offer for the children and their father to visit her in Arizona remained open, as it always had been. She expressed disappointment upon receiving a letter from his lawyer informing her of his move and that she hadn’t been told about it directly.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve seen how important consistent connection is, and in this situation, Allison stated that Connie only reached out to the kids once in 2025 – a quick birthday call to Maddox on March 27th – before she filed her petition. It really highlights the lack of regular contact, according to Allison’s filing.
She explained that if Connie had called to talk to the children anytime between April and September of 2025, they would have almost certainly mentioned the move, as they were very enthusiastic and shared the news with everyone. Connie has always had access to all of their contact details, including my phone number and email address, as well as the contact information for my assistant.
They also disagreed about the exact date Allison moved the family from California to Utah for good.
Allison sold her former six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home in Studio City, California, in September 2025 for $4.75 million. It had been listed for sale since April, several months prior.
Connie said Allison never told her she’d moved to Utah—she only discovered it on Instagram in August 2025, and wasn’t sure if the move was permanent or just for a short time.
I didn’t know Allison had bought a house in Utah until September 2025, when we tried to deliver legal papers to her. That’s when I found out she’d purchased a custom-built home in Alpine, Utah, for around $5.5 million. Despite what Allison says, records show she didn’t buy the property until July 3rd, according to Connie.
She also subtly criticized Allison’s expensive habits, pointing out that Allison seems to have the financial resources to cover legal costs. This was highlighted by Allison’s lavish spending, including a $5.5 million custom home and frequent, luxurious trips abroad – often by private jet and staying in five-star hotels.
In a message from February 2, 2026, Allison explained that she bought a newly built house in Utah in March 2025. She and her family moved in after the school year ended, in June 2025.
She clarified that a photo she posted on Instagram in January 2026 was actually taken during a trip to Dubai in February 2025. This trip was a birthday present from her boyfriend at the time, who is the CEO of a property management software company in Utah. As evidence, she included a copy of her plane ticket with the lawsuit.
A key point in the lawsuit was Allison’s residency. Her lawyer argued the case should be dismissed because the California court didn’t have the authority to hear it.
Connie explained that she filed for custody in California because her children had always lived there, and she genuinely thought the court still had the authority to make decisions about them.
Okay, so here’s the update on that case everyone’s been asking about. As of February 11th, 2026, the California court has dismissed it. Basically, the judge determined they didn’t have the authority to hear the case involving Allison and her children. It was a pretty straightforward decision – the court simply didn’t have jurisdiction, so the whole thing was dropped. It’s always best when things are resolved clearly and efficiently, and that’s what happened here.
It’s currently unknown if Connie intends to pursue the lawsuit again, either in her home state of Arizona or in Utah, where Allison and her children reside.
When the Daily Mail asked for a statement, Connie’s lawyer said they were unable to talk about the details of the case.
In February 2025, Stephen’s uncle, Alan Boss, started a GoFundMe to help cover legal costs as the family sought answers about his death. They were facing financial hardship while pursuing a legal investigation into the circumstances surrounding it.
By the end of 2025, the Boss family had collected more than $48,000 and announced the funds would be used to cover legal expenses.
As 2025 nears its end, we want to express our sincere thanks. We’ve been hesitant to share details because of private family issues, but we want you to know your support is helping us with important legal matters that we couldn’t manage on our own.
‘We are keeping this fund open and as we can share updates in the new year, we will.’
The Daily Mail has reached out to Allison Holker’s attorney for comment.
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