Russell Alexander

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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.

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Legal Services We Offer

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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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.

Founder & Senior Partner

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Nafisa Nazarali

Managing Associate Lawyer

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Jason Isenberg

Associate Lawyer

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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 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.

Attend Our 2-Day Virtual Summit

Attend our 1st annual complimentary conference to learn more about family law with sessions hosted by Russell Alexander, and over a dozen lawyers, experts and other professionals. Keynote presentation by Brian Galbraith on the future of collaborative practice.

September 23rd is Pro Bono Day

Request to register for a complimentary initial consultation with one of our collaboratively trained lawyers.

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.