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- Upcoming Virtual Event – Beyond Adversarial & Toward Amicable: How One Lawyer Can Help Both Spouses Separate Together Russell Alexander’s more »February 13, 2026
- When Cats Are Property: What Singh v Smith Means for Pet Ownership After Separation This case highlights a gap between how the law views pets and how most people experience them. In Alberta, pets are treated as property. more »February 12, 2026
- Family Day Special: What Ontario Courts Value Most in Parents Learn what Ontario family courts look for when assessing parenting, including communication, stability, and the best interests of the child. more »February 11, 2026
- The No Contact Trend Is Exploding Its Impact on Ontario Families Going Through Divorce The idea of cutting someone off completely has moved from a rare last resort ... more »February 10, 2026
- We’ve now got a Calgary Office Russell Alexander Family Lawyers Expands to Calgary and Surrounding Areas more »February 6, 2026
- Why “Walkaway Wives” Are Driving Midlife Divorce Midlife divorce in Ontario is increasingly initiated by women. Why does the “walkaway wife” phenomenon happen and what can couples do before it’s too late? more »February 5, 2026
- Love Is in the Air: Why Smart Couples Sign Prenups in Ontario Thinking about a prenup in Ontario? Learn why marriage contracts protect your future and strengthen your relationship. more »February 4, 2026
- Putting Children First: What Ontario Family Courts Consider — And Why It Matters this Black History Month In Ontario family law, parenting decisions focus on a child’s best interests — including emotional well-being, stability, and cultural identity. more »February 3, 2026
- Canada’s Proposed Divorce Act Changes: Impacts on Child Decision-Making Responsibility and Family Violence Cases Bill C-223 could reshape Canada’s Divorce Act, prioritizing child safety, family violence screening, and children’s voices in custody cases. more »January 29, 2026
- Supreme Court of Canada Decision on “Material Change” and What It Means for Family Law Supreme Court of Canada in Lundin Mining v Markowich (2025 SCC 39) clarifies “material change” with a flexible, contextual two-step test. more »January 29, 2026
- Divorce and the Family Home: Can You Keep It? Unsure whether you can keep the family home after divorce? Learn how Ontario law treats the matrimonial home and what options you have. more »January 28, 2026
- AI Companions, Real Relationships—and Real Legal Risk in Ontario Families As artificial-intelligence companio... more »January 27, 2026
- A New Divorce Pattern That Raises Questions for Ontario Couples A recent wave of research is drawing attention to a surprising trend in later life divorce. Across several countries, couples in their fifties and early sixties are ending their marriages at higher rates. Silver splits highlight important issues around caregiving, gender expectations, and long term partnership. more »January 22, 2026
- Separation Agreements in Ontario: Key Clauses to Protect Your Wealth Learn what to include in a separation agreement in Ontario to protect your assets, income, and long-term financial security. more »January 21, 2026
- The Family Law Crystal Ball for 2026: What Ontario Courts Will Do Next (and How to Stay Ahead) Here is what to realistically expect from Ontario family courts in 2026, based squarely on the patterns that emerged in 2025. more »January 20, 2026
- Could Canada Learn From China’s New Divorce Reforms? What Ontario Couples Need To Know more »January 15, 2026
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