Greater Toronto's Divorce Lawyers

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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.

Russell Alexander

Founder

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David W. Cahill

Divorce Lawyer & Mediator

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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

Ontario Divorce Information Centre

News & Community Events

Pro Bono Day

Recognizing the complexities and emotional toll involved in family separations and divorces, we’ve instituted our Pro Bono Day, conducted bi-annually, to facilitate greater access to legal guidance. This initiative serves to alleviate both the financial burden and uncertainty associated with an initial consultation with a family lawyer.

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 education, and support the legal field in Canada.

Divorce Day in Canada – In The Media

Today marks Divorce Day in Canada, a date recognized for the significant uptick in inquiries about divorce and separation following the holiday season. This annual trend highlights the challenges many couples face during what is often considered a time of celebration and togetherness. We are proud to share that our founder, Russell Alexander, has been […]

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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.