Business Details
Family Law Services in Toronto
At Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, we specialize exclusively in family law, providing comprehensive legal guidance to individuals navigating separation, divorce, and related matters. Our team of experienced attorneys is trained in collaborative practice, prioritizing amicable resolutions while remaining prepared to advocate fiercely in court when necessary. With a client-centered approach, we focus on respecting individual goals, protecting rights, and delivering customized solutions tailored to each case. Our firm emphasizes transparency, ensuring clients are fully informed throughout the legal process.We serve clients across Ontario from multiple office locations, combining local accessibility with statewide expertise. Our core values of respect, teamwork, service, and leadership shape our culture and drive our commitment to excellence. Through initiatives like our Pro Bono Day and annual law scholarship, we strive to make legal resources more accessible while supporting future legal professionals. Our mission is to simplify complex family law challenges, offering clarity and support during emotionally difficult times.
Services
Separation & Divorce
Child Support
Spousal Support
Property Division
Enforcement of Court Orders
Collaborative Practice
Child Protection
Grandparents Rights
Adoption
Family Mediation
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on family law with decades of combined experience.
- Our collaborative practice prioritizes amicable resolutions while preparing for litigation.
- Dedicated legal teams provide personalized attention to each client's unique needs.
- We offer transparent communication and clear guidance throughout the legal process.
- Community initiatives demonstrate our commitment to accessible legal resources.
Associations and certifications
- Law Society of Ontario
What people say
Responsive, professional team
Great results
Kept informed
Genuine support
Simplified complex process
Services
Separation & Divorce
Our firm specializes in guiding clients through separation and divorce proceedings with empathy and legal expertise. We help navigate complex emotional and financial challenges while protecting client interests. Our collaborative approach prioritizes amicable resolutions while preparing for potential litigation.
Child Support
We assist clients in establishing fair child support arrangements that prioritize children's well-being while considering parental financial circumstances. Our attorneys ensure compliance with Ontario's legal guidelines and help modify existing agreements when necessary.
Spousal Support
Our team provides strategic counsel on spousal support matters, balancing legal requirements with individual circumstances. We help clients understand their rights and obligations while working toward equitable financial arrangements during and after divorce proceedings.
Collaborative Practice
This alternative dispute resolution method allows couples to resolve family law matters respectfully without court intervention. Our trained collaborative lawyers facilitate constructive negotiations to create mutually beneficial agreements while maintaining control over the outcome.
Family Mediation
We offer professional mediation services to help parties reach voluntary agreements on family law issues. Our neutral mediators foster productive communication, focusing on sustainable solutions that address both parties' needs while avoiding adversarial courtroom battles.
People
Russell Alexander
Founder
With decades of family law experience, Russell Alexander established the firm's collaborative approach. He focuses on complex divorce cases and continues to shape the firm's commitment to client-centered legal solutions across Ontario.
Susanna Crichlow
Associate Lawyer
Susanna provides dedicated representation in family law matters, emphasizing clear communication and strategic problem-solving. Her practice focuses on child custody, support, and property division cases throughout Ontario's court systems.
Joseph B. Cugini
Associate Lawyer
Joseph brings extensive litigation experience to family law cases, balancing courtroom readiness with collaborative problem-solving. He specializes in complex property division and spousal support negotiations across multiple jurisdictions.
Natalie Derbyshire
Associate Lawyer
Natalie focuses on child protection and custody matters, advocating for clients' parental rights while prioritizing children's best interests. Her practice emphasizes compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging family law disputes.
Daniela Di Rezze
Associate Lawyer
Daniela specializes in collaborative family law and mediation, helping couples resolve disputes respectfully. She focuses on creating sustainable agreements that address both parties' needs while minimizing adversarial conflict.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We exclusively practice family law, handling divorce, separation, child custody, support payments, property division, and related matters across Ontario.
Do you offer free consultations?
Our initial consultations cost $300, providing direct access to experienced Ontario family lawyers who offer tailored advice and clear next steps.
How do you handle complex divorce cases?
Our collaborative approach prioritizes amicable resolutions while preparing for litigation when necessary, ensuring comprehensive representation for complex financial or custody matters.
Are your services available outside Toronto?
We serve clients across Ontario with offices in London, Guelph, Sarnia, Concord, Markham, Whitby, Oshawa, and other locations throughout the province.
What makes your firm different?
Our exclusive family law focus, collaborative approach, and commitment to community initiatives distinguish us in providing accessible, client-centered legal solutions.
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Reviews (6)
Bindi Patel
Jan 06, 2022
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Nafisa was Amazing! She was always polite, helpful and helped me understand what was achievable. She was my lawyer but also became part of my circle of trust! We completed our separation within 6 months and throughout she was supportive, professional and put my needs first.
Nafisa was Amazing! She was always polite, helpful and helped me understand what was achievable. She was my lawyer but also became part of my circle of trust! We completed our separation within 6 months and throughout she was supportive, professional and put my needs first.
Adam M.
Oct 29, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness
I had a great experience with this firm. Kaitlyn Swindells was very knowledgeable and proficient in the field. You dont feel you are talking to a lawyer; you feel a friend is trying to help you out. In addition to that they are really good at what they do, they really care! You really get the best service ever!
I had a great experience with this firm. Kaitlyn Swindells was very knowledgeable and proficient in the field. You dont feel you are talking to a lawyer; you feel a friend is trying to help you out. In addition to that they are really good at what they do, they really care! You really get the best service ever!
Nikki Rhea
Oct 04, 2021
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I was so happy to see Amanda had joined the team here are Russells firm. I dealt directly with Amanda many times when she worked as a clerk at the court house in the family department. Not only was she the most helpful of all the staff (I would literally let people go ahead of me to wait to get her) she was beyond compassionate and gave me so much needed confidence in a system that at times feels impossible to navigate. I cant tell you how much comfort she turned a very stressful situation into on more then a few occasions. As someone that had extensive motions in the family court system
Cheryl Carter
Sep 25, 2021
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Do not engage in the collaborative process of family litigation if your partner is not motivated or is a bully. This method is very costly with this law firm with minimal results and their fee structure is unbelievable. Read the reviews and do your homework to save you from emotional and financial distress. Contrary to what this law firm may… tell you, you do NOT have to engage in the collaborative process. You can obtain a non-collaboratively trained family litigator who will be able to take your matter to family court to enforce compliance in a timely manner. Do not be persuaded by this
Gianluca Defrancesca
Sep 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I always had a great experience working with Sarah. She was fun to be around and was always willing to help when needed. She was eager to learn and be the best at what she does. She would often go out of her way to ensure the clients were accommodated and taken care of. I am confidant she is a valuable member of your team.
I always had a great experience working with Sarah. She was fun to be around and was always willing to help when needed. She was eager to learn and be the best at what she does. She would often go out of her way to ensure the clients were accommodated and taken care of. I am confidant she is a valuable member of your team.
Wayne F.
Sep 06, 2021
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Brittany is easy to talk to, hardworking and compassionate. She really cares about helping people and is mindful of costs. I wish I had someone like her to represent me during my separation. It would have saved me a lot of aggravation and headaches. The lawyer I chose during my separation pressured me to go to court, kept me in the dark, and treated me like their emoloyee. Choosing the right lawyer during a marital issue is really important. If you are looking for a lawyer to represent your best interests I definitely recommend going with Brittany. She will take care of you.
