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Featured Media Coverage – 2026
YorkRegion.com | February 2
Proposed Divorce Act changes aim to combat domestic violence while giving kids a greater say. If passed, will they work? Ontario family lawyer weighs in
Quote of Note: “The federal Divorce Act applies to married couples, but provinces also regulate custody, access and parenting issues, Alexander noted. Married couples may be subject to both federal and provincial regulations if they have children.”
InsideHalton.com | February 2
Proposed Divorce Act changes aim to combat domestic violence while giving kids a greater say. If passed, will they work? Ontario family lawyer weighs in
Quote of Note: “Alexander said many family lawyers already conduct domestic violence screening, but making it more formalized and a requirement of the entire bar would be a positive step forward.”
CambridgeTimes.ca | February 2
Proposed Divorce Act changes aim to combat domestic violence while giving kids a greater say. If passed, will they work? Ontario family lawyer weighs in
Quote of Note: “What I like about the legislation is that it promotes early screening by lawyers and other professionals, which makes us better equipped to red flag potential cases and be mindful of what kind of negotiation we’re going to enter into.”
AM880 CKLW | January 15
Quote of Note: “They hold off on letting the other spouse know until the new year, and then all the phone calls to the lawyers start happening.”
680 CJOB – The Start | January 7
Quote of Note: “Lots of people are doing their own research. We say this prior to the popularity of artificial intelligence taking off.”
Unpublished.ca | January 6
Family lawyer fears that ChatGPT could fuel a divorce spike
Quote of Note: “Sometimes it’s a good thing that people get out of bad relationships.”
580 CFRA – Ottawa Now | January 6
Family lawyer fears that ChatGPT could fuel a divorce spike
Quote of Note: “Sometimes it’s a good thing that people get out of bad relationships.”
880 CHED – Your Morning | January 5
Quote of Note: “I like it because our clients are educated. They have a much better understanding of the law. It’s much easier for me to have a conversation with them.”
The Record | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Mississauga | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Northumberland News | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
York Region | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Simcoe | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Cambridge Times | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Durham Region | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Caledon Enterprise | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
The Hamilton Spectator | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
The Peterborough Examiner | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Niagara Falls Review | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Brampton Guardian | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Parry Sound | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Our Windsor | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Guelph Mercury | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Niagara This Week | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Inside Halton | January 1
Thinking of a ‘DIY’ divorce? Ontario lawyer warns why relying on an AI chatbot could cost you in court | Mike Pearson
Quote of Note: “Oftentimes the agreements we see don’t comply with the legislation.”
Featured Media Coverage – 2025
Ontario Family Law Reporter | Lexis Nexis
When is a Spouse No Longer a Spouse? A Tale from the Tax Courts | Russell Alexander
Quote of Note: “Let’s say your spouse passes away. It’s a difficult time — you’re grieving, managing the estate, and dealing with paperwork galore. But what if, months later, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) comes knocking, telling you that you owe thousands of dollars because of your late spouse’s tax debt?”
Canadian Lawyer Magazine
Using AI Safety in Family Law| Russell Alexander | October
Quote of Note: “I went all-in on AI early on. I think it’s an exciting opportunity for the legal profession.”…”Everyone has a foot in the game, and all the major legal service providers have some kind of AI assistant, depending on whatever their niche market is.”
The Hamilton Spectator
No kiss cam at Oasis shows? Why that might not matter for Toronto fans having an affair | Russell Alexander | July 23
Quote of Note: “They may be posting it on social media. Even if it wasn’t the kiss cam, somebody could have posted the song on social media and they could have been part of that frame. So I think the takeaway is be mindful of privacy when you’re in public spaces.”
InsideOttawaValley.com
No kiss cam at Oasis shows? Why that might not matter for Toronto fans having an affair | Russell Alexander | July 23
Quote of Note: “In a recent interview with Metroland, Russell Alexander said there’s no expectation of privacy if you’re in a large audience with someone other than your spouse. ‘You may think you’re anonymous because you’re among so many people, but everybody’s got a cellphone, everybody’s recording the concert — who knows,’ said Alexander.”
Law 360 Canada
Navigating AI in legal practice: Responsibilities, risks and realities, part three | Russell Alexander | July 21
Quote of Note: “So far in this series of articles, we’ve covered some of the risks that arise when lawyers use AI. These include more general justice and institution wide concerns like bias, as well as more specific fears about how AI-generated ‘hallucinations’ in client documents and court-filed materials can impede justice.”
NewsBreak
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s wife could find reconciliation ‘challenging,’ expert warns | Russell Alexander | July 19
Quote of Note: “The Canadian lawyer said finding out that your partner is cheating on you is ‘especially difficult’ when it happens ‘in a dramatic way.’ He added that when the betrayal goes public, it is even more challenging because of the worry that family and friends may judge a partner who decides to reconcile after an affair.”
The Mirror US
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot ‘seen kissing’ in new Coldplay concert video | Russell Alexander | July 19
Quote of Note: “Russell added that the people involved in the video probably never expected to be caught in this way, especially because they are not celebrities. He explained, ‘Celebrities have long been aware of the risk of fallout from a private mistake, but these two individuals were not public figures. No one would expect such attention. Though I’ve seen this happen on a smaller scale every week.'”
MSN
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot ‘seen kissing’ in new Coldplay concert video | Russell Alexander | July 19
Quote of Note: “Canadian family lawyer Russell Alexander said the viral clip shows the effects that social media can have on married couples. He added sites such as Facebook, X and Reddit have exposed everyday marriage problems to large audiences. According to the legal expert, finding out that your partner is cheating on you is ‘especially difficult’ when it happens ‘in a dramatic way’ and when the betrayal goes public, it can make it more difficult to reconcile.”
880 CHED
Coldplay kiss cam footage as evidence | Russell Alexander | July 19
Quote of Note: “Affairs are quite commonplace. Most of the time people suspect there is an affair. They may come across a text message or private post of some sort or a photograph, but this is really quite unusual.”
730 CFKNW: The Jas Johal Show
Coldplay kiss cam sparks drama: Can concert PDA become divorce court evidence? | Russell Alexander | July 19
Quote of Note: “Yes, social media, video, facebook post, instagram post, all the content you put on social media can be attached to an affidavit and be used in a court proceeding.”
Weekly Voice
Coldplay ‘Kiss Cam’ Sparks Viral Scandal, Raises Questions About Privacy and Professional Fallout | Russell Alexander | July 19
Quote of Note: “Toronto-based family lawyer Russell Alexander weighed in on the fallout, noting that although the individuals were not public figures before, they’ve now become infamous. ‘This video was like a lightning strike. Their reaction made people assume guilt, and that’s why it spread so quickly,’ he said.”
The Mirror US
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron’s wife could find reconciliation ‘challenging,’ expert warns | Russell Alexander | July 19
Quote of Note: “Now, Russell Alexander, an Amazon best-selling author of four books on separation and divorce, said the viral video – which appeared to expose an affair between Byron and Cabot – shows the effects that social media can have on married couples.”
Law 360 Canada
Navigating AI in legal practice: Responsibilities, risks and realities, part two | Russell Alexander | July 18
Quote of Note: “We all know that AI has many upsides, and it’s taking the legal profession by storm. We also know that it must be used with caution.”
Simcoe.com
Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ video goes viral — here’s what a Toronto lawyer says about privacy in public | Russell Alexander | July 18
Quote of Note: “Alexander noted that while he’s not licensed to practice law in the United States, Ontario’s no-fault system of divorce means allegations of infidelity do not improve or diminish anyone’s rights in divorce proceedings.”
OurWindsor.ca
Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ video goes viral — here’s what a Toronto lawyer says about privacy in public | Russell Alexander | July 18
Quote of Note: “Alexander said the biggest takeaway from the viral video should be the realization that there can be no expectation of privacy in public, especially in a venue of 50,000 people. Even without the kiss cam, the apparent infidelity could have been captured by a cellphone and posted to social media.”
The Peterborough Examiner
Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ video goes viral — here’s what a Toronto lawyer says about privacy in public | Russell Alexander | July 18
Quote of Note: “‘Many times, when there’s some infidelity, people will work on the relationship and sometimes they reconcile successfully,’ said Alexander. ‘But I think just with the shock and awe of the reaction and the community that’s probably reaching out to these people … this would be hard for anybody to get over.'”
TheIFP.ca
Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ video goes viral — here’s what a Toronto lawyer says about privacy in public | Russell Alexander | July 18
Quote of Note: “Alexander said the pair’s apparent reaction of guilt helped the video spread like wildfire. ‘This video was like a lightning strike. The reaction was ‘oh my God, we’re caught,’’ said Alexander. If the people had simply waved to the camera or exchanged a high-five, the video may not have generated the same attention, Alexander added.”
Inside Halton
Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ video goes viral — here’s what a Toronto lawyer says about privacy in public | Russell Alexander | July 18
Quote of Note: “Toronto-based family lawyer Russell Alexander said while Byron and Cabot may not have been celebrities prior to the video, they are now famous for the wrong reasons. The video also acts as a reminder that there can be no assurances of privacy in a public place, especially in the age of social media.”
Law360 Canada
Navigating AI in legal practice: Responsibilities, risks and realities, part one | Russell Alexander | July 16
Quote of Note: “Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the legal landscape. It’s already revolutionizing the delivery of legal services, by offering tools that can be used to enhance efficiency in research, drafting, document management, client service, and so much more.”
CTV News
Divorce registries can be useful in Canada, lawyer and mediator say| Russell Alexander | May 31
Quote of Note: “‘We do a lot of what we call collaborative practice, where we agree not to go to court and we try to resolve everything amicably, focusing on our client’s goals and interests,’ Alexander said in an interview with CTVNews.ca.”
The Lindsay Advocate
Calling it Quits| Russell Alexander | Jan. 17
Quote of Note: “Alexander cites holiday stress, couples spending extended time together and people wanting to start over in the new year as key reasons for Divorce Day – and January, in general – being so busy.”
CBCListen – Ontario Morning with Nav Nanwa
Why January is Breakup Season for Couples| Russell Alexander | Jan. 14
Quote of Note: “We are seeing that the first week of January, specifically the first business Monday, we are up about 58% year over year.”
NiagaraThisWeek.com
It’s ‘Divorce Day’ in Ontario. Why do so many married couples start divorce proceedings in January? | Russell Alexander | Jan. 6
Quote of Note: “Alexander has declared Jan. 6 “Divorce Day” in Ontario. According to his findings, that’s the day when the most couples come to the realization it’s time to call it quits.”
Toronto Star
‘Divorce Day’ is today. Here’s why so many couples decide to call it quits shortly after the holidays | Jan. 5
Quote of Note: “Many people who come to a divorce lawyer in the first week of January made their decisions back in October or November, but they put it off to ensure their children won’t have an upsetting holiday season, said Russell Alexander, an Ontario family lawyer.”
640 Global News | Toronto This Weekend
Divorce Day with Russell Alexander | Jan. 4
Quote of Note: “It is quite the phenomenon that Divorce Lawyers and Family Lawyers see such a surge in January each year.”
iHeart Radio – The Shift with Patty Handy
Divorce Day Coming Up | Russell Alexander | Jan. 3
Quote of Note: “Family Lawyers have seasonality to their profession. Three times a year there is a spike. We see a rush in the summer, when kids back to school and our statistics show a significant jump in January, specifically the first business Monday in January is probably the busiest day in the year for Divorce Lawyers.”
