Nadine Russell is an associate lawyer practicing in the family law group at Siskinds LLP. Her practice encompasses all areas of family law including property division, support issues, custody and access, adoptions, and surrogacy agreements.

The bulk of Nadine’s work revolves around the breakdown of a relationship. Nadine’s goal is to protect and advance her clients’ interests and achieve a reasonable, favourable outcome in each case. This can often be achieved through the negotiation of a Separation Agreement, which is the most cost-effective process for separated parties. Nadine is a proponent of Collaborative Family Law, which involves a team-based approach and all parties committing to resolving their issues amicably without litigation. Nadine has also completed formal mediation training and is working on her accreditation through the Ontario Association for Family Mediation.

In some circumstances, parties are unable to effectively resolve their differences outside of court and in these cases, Nadine is prepared to attend court and litigate to advance her clients’ interests.

Family law can be an emotional area of law. Nadine is known to her clients as being straight-forward and practical with her legal advice, while at the same time remaining sensitive to the needs and concerns of her clients.