Get to Know Us
At Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, we understand that divorce is among the most stressful life experiences anyone can go through. It can be logistically, emotionally, and financially draining. Divorce is never easy, we help make it easier.
Services
Separation & Divorce
Parenting Time & Decision Making
Child Support
Spousal Support
Property Division
Enforcement of Court Orders
Family Responsibility Office (FRO) & Default Hearings
Cohabitation & Separation Agreements
ADR, Mediation & Collaborative Practice
Child Protection (Children’s Aid Society)
Grandparents
Family Dispute Resolution Centre
Testimonials


Our Team
We work as a team to help guide our clients through separation and divorce. While we work in a collaborative fashion, clients who retain our firm will have one lawyer and law clerk dedicated to bringing their file to resolution.



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News & Community Events

Russell Alexander Announces 2023 Bencher Candidacy
After a successful career in law, Russ has decided to apply his knowledge and experience to the legal profession as a bencher. He is a highly respected lawyer, with degrees from the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School.

Now Hiring Two Associate Family Lawyers
We are hiring 2 family law Associate Lawyers with 5+ years experience. At Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers (RIA), it’s more than the law… we are passionate about helping people and making a difference in the lives of others. We are seeking 2 lawyers with a minimum of 5 years experience, to join our rapidly growing law firm with offices in Toronto, Concord, Markham, Whitby, Oshawa, Lindsay, and Peterborough.

Media Centre: The latest on Zoom divorces
Check out the latest stories in our media centre. RIA lawyers have been quoted on stories ranging from online hearings to the rights of common law spouses. Our 2022 coverage comes in from Law Times, Toronto Star, CTV, and more!
Legal Leaders
Russell Alexander offers a wide range of LSO-accredited continuing professional development (CPD) courses that will help you build your practice and enhance your professional skills. Russell has also written numerous books on family law, and publishes a monthly e-newsletter with insightful commentary on various topics within family law.
RIA is proud to sponsor the $2,500 Russell Alexander Law Scholarship, awarded each year to a student in Canada who has an interest in joining or studying the legal profession.
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