Get to Know Us
At Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, we understand that separation, divorce, custody and access issues are among the most stressful experiences anyone can go through. You don’t have to do this on your own. We’ve got your back.
Legal Services We Offer
Separation & Divorce
Custody & Access
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)
Grandparent Access
Family Dispute Resolution Centre
Testimonials


Meet Our Team
At Russell Alexander, our lawyers, law clerks and staff members work as a team to serve our clients. While we work in a collaborative fashion, clients who retain our firm to help them work through their family law issues will have one lawyer and a law clerk dedicated to bringing their file to resolution.



Making Family Law Easier
Going through a divorce or separation can be logistically, emotionally, and financially draining. Our job at Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers is to ensure you go through this process with as little stress as possible. Check out our free resources and social channels to learn more about divorce and family law in Ontario.
COVID-19 &
Divorce
Ontario Divorce Information Centre
Free Live Virtual Events Series
Family Law Now Podcast
FamilyLLB Blog
News & Community Events

Russell Alexander Awards Law Scholarship
Ontario family law firm has granted scholarship since 2017 The Russell Alexander Law Firm has awarded a scholarship to a Toronto student who is graduating high school next year and has an interest in joining the legal community and studying law. As part of a scholarship program started in 2017, the Ontario family law firm will give […]

The Ultimate Free Divorce Planning Checklist!
Everything you need to know to prepare for divorce Divorce can be one of the single most stressful and time-consuming events in a person’s life. At Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, we are prepared to guide you through your divorce proceedings. However, we believe that being organized beforehand can go a long way in helping […]

2021 Year in Review
Welcome We welcomed new and returning members to our team including Alex De Melo, Amanda Zenga, Ashley MacPherson, Bernice Durdin, Cindy Vergara, Erin Simpson, Golan Yaron, Karen Bailey, Kelly Lourenco, Pamela Favotto, Renata Pedro, Sarah Kroman, and Sarah Poeta. Family Law Now LIVE We introduced a virtual event series available to the public and professionals to present a variety of topics related to family law with featured guest […]
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.
CPD Courses & Speaking Engagements
Divorce Discourse e-Newsletter
Russell Alexander’s Books
Law Scholarship
Virtual Event Recordings
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Our Locations
In addition to video conferencing, we meet clients in person! Our family and divorce lawyers are located in Toronto, Concord, Markham, Oshawa, Whitby, Kawartha Lakes, and Peterborough.