Russell Alexander - Greater Toronto's Divorce Lawyers

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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.

David W. Cahill

Associate Lawyer & Mediator

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Wylita Clark

Special Counsel

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Susanna Crichlow

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

Russell Alexander Generates New Book on Artificial Intelligence

Ontario family lawyer Russell Alexander is working on a new book coming out later this year which explores how artificial intelligence could reshape the legal system. He is one of the first to take a closer look at the rapidly developing field.

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.

Russell Alexander Law Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

Awarded since 2017, the Russell Alexander Law Scholarship helps students who have an interest in studying law or joining the legal profession in order to offset the high costs of a law education and support the legal field. The scholarship is available to Canadian students enrolling in post-secondary in the Fall of 2023.

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.