Russell Alexander

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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.

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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

“[RIA] performed professionally through some difficult experiences and never waivered from my original request. No surprises, just a responsive, professional and personable team that got great results.” – Lynn Allen

“Russell and his staff were thorough all through my settlement. They made a debilitating time in my life simpler by keeping me informed all the way. His insight and genuineness kept me steady.” – Darlene Small

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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.

Founder & Senior Partner

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James Alexander

Associate Lawyer

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Stephanie Brooks

Associate Lawyer

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Resources

We work to ensure you go through this process with as little stress as possible. Check out our complimentary resources and social media channels to learn more about divorce and family law in Ontario.

FamilyLLB Blog

Family Law Now Podcast

Upcoming Virtual Events

Ontario Divorce Information Centre

News & Community Events

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.

Alternatives to Family Court

The latest addition to our Divorce Information Centre covers strategies outside the family courts, including Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) and Small Claims Court.

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!

Firm News Community Events

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.