Russell Alexander is the founder of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, and he helps clients with separation, divorce, custody and support issues by providing customized solutions to their family matters.

In this episode, Russell and Darlene will talk about the collaborative nature of his practice and how it compares to the traditional process for separation and divorce. They will answer some common questions about spousal support, stressing the importance of consulting with a lawyer especially on the issue of entitlement. Russell will also identify the biggest challenges or mistakes people make when they separate.

Quote:

“As lawyers, we can do a better job communicating with our clients, but clients need to speak up.” - Russell Alexander

Here are what we talk about:

• Collaborative law versus the traditional court system
• Whether or not someone is entitled to spousal support
• The Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines
• How child support would impact a spousal support claim
• On net disposable income
• Advice on getting full financial disclosure, not rushing into an agreement, and setting realistic expectations
• The challenge for lawyers to help clients make informed decisions
• On pensions
• Invest in a good lawyer for good advice
• Write down your thoughts and questions for your lawyer to go through

Connect with Russell Alexander

Website: https://www.russellalexander.com/

Podcast: https://familyllb.com/podcast/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FamilyLLB

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