JJ Integrative Family Law
7 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,347 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 580 handling Family Law.
About JJ Integrative Family Law
JJ Integrative Family Law LLP is a family law firm on Avenue Road in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood, founded in 2022 by Joelle Ruskin. Its six lawyers practise exclusively in family law, handling separation and divorce, parenting disputes, and support and property claims through legal representation, mediation, arbitration, parenting coordination, and collaborative family law. The firm also drafts domestic contracts such as cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, and separation agreements.
What sets the firm apart is its integration of legal work with mental health support. A psychologist on staff at the Hospital for Sick Children and a psychiatrist affiliated with St. Michael's Hospital consult with the legal team on cases, so families can address the emotional side of a separation alongside the legal one. The firm also runs legal information seminars and a speaker series on topics such as co-parenting. Canadian Lawyer named it a finalist for Canada's Top Family Law Teams for 2026, and it appears on the 2026 Best Law Firms - Canada list.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Founded in 2022 by Joelle Ruskin.
- Joelle Ruskin was a law clerk for the Senior Family Justice and the judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and was a partner at Epstein Cole LLP before founding the firm.
- Joelle Ruskin is Co-Chair of the Trial Division of the University of Toronto Tribunal.
- Jessica Braude is an accredited Family Law Mediator, a Collaborative Family Law lawyer, and a Family Law Arbitrator, and received the Ontario Bar Association's Heather McArthur Memorial Young Lawyer's Award in 2018.
- Associate James Porter was named to Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch in Canada in 2025 and 2026.
- Named a finalist for Canada's Top Family Law Teams for 2026 by Canadian Lawyer, and listed on the 2026 Best Law Firms - Canada list.
In the community
- Runs legal information seminars covering the family court system and alternatives to litigation.
- Hosts a speaker series, in virtual and in person formats, on topics such as co-parenting and life after divorce.
- Publishes case commentary on its blog, including an analysis of the 2023 Ontario Superior Court decision C.B. v. E.G. on orders for reunification therapy.
Lawyers 7
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2011–2023 · median 10 years in practice 7 of 7 lawyers
- Law schools
- Queen's University, Faculty of Law (2), University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2), Osgoode Hall Law School, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law 7 of 7 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office at 84 Avenue Road sits in a semi-detached Bay-and-Gable house built in 1888, now used for commercial offices, within the East Annex Heritage Conservation District. Avenue Road at this stretch runs along the edge of Yorkville, the stretch of Toronto known for upscale shopping and cultural institutions such as the Royal Ontario Museum, so the firm's clients are meeting in a heritage building in a well established, walkable part of the city rather than a generic office tower.
Frequently asked questions
- I'm separating from my spouse, can JJ Integrative Family Law help with parenting and property issues?
- Yes. The firm's lawyers practise family law exclusively and handle separation and divorce matters covering asset and property division, child and spousal support, and parenting issues, combining collaborative negotiation with litigation when it's needed.
- Do we have to go to court, or does the firm offer other options?
- The firm offers mediation, arbitration, and collaborative family law as alternatives to litigation, alongside traditional representation. In mediation and collaborative cases, mental health professionals can also be brought in to help with child-related issues.
- What is parenting coordination and does the firm provide it?
- Parenting coordination is a dispute resolution process that helps separated parents resolve day-to-day disagreements about implementing their parenting plan. JJ Integrative Family Law's lawyers provide this service, and it can involve mental health professional support to improve communication between parents.
- Can the firm draft a cohabitation agreement or separation agreement for us?
- Yes, the firm drafts and negotiates domestic contracts including cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, separation agreements, and parenting plans.
- Does the firm offer any support beyond legal advice for a high-conflict separation?
- Yes. JJ Integrative Family Law works with a consulting psychologist on staff at the Hospital for Sick Children and a consulting psychiatrist affiliated with St. Michael's Hospital, who support clients and their families through the emotional side of separation and divorce alongside the legal process.
- Where is JJ Integrative Family Law located and how do I reach the firm?
- The firm's office is at 84 Avenue Road in Toronto, in the Annex neighbourhood near Yorkville. It can be reached at 416 515 8608 or info@jjfamilylaw.ca.
Where to find them
84 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5R 2H2 · 416-515-8608
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