Tiyce & Lawyers

03/09/2026

When couples separate, who gets the family pet? A recent Family Court decision has highlighted the limits of Australia’s new pet laws. While a shared care arrangement for a dog might seem reasonable, the Court may not have the power to order it, as Gerard Wheatley writes:

03/09/2026

Later-life divorce is becoming increasingly common in Australia, and women are leading the trend. In a recent Daily Telegraph article, Michael Tiyce shared his experience of the changing reasons people pursue a divorce later in life.

Later-life divorce is becoming increasingly common in Australia, with more people in their 50s, 60s and beyond choosing to leave long-term relationships, and women are leading the trend. In a recent Daily Telegraph article exploring the rise of so-called “grey divorce”, Michael Tiyce, Principal ...

26/08/2026

When couples separate, dividing assets is rarely as simple as comparing their current market values. In a recent article in Accountants Daily, Michael Tiyce highlighted the potential tax consequences separating couples can overlook when negotiating property settlements:

A family lawyer has warned of the potential financial risks separating couples who own property and other assets could face under the CGT reforms, and how accountants can help.

25/08/2026

Tiyce & Lawyers Solicitor Joshua Maloof is featured in The Senior, on the impact of the new CGT rules on divorcing couples and widows:

New CGT changes could still pose a risk to widows and divorcees.

21/08/2026

If you're a separated parent and don't yet have an agreement for seeing the kids over Christmas, it's time to get cracking, as Michael Tiyce writes: https://tiyce.com/insights/christmas-family-court/

20/08/2026

The Family Court takes a dim view of parents that alienate children from the other parent during or after a separation, as Anita Petrovic writes: https://tiyce.com/insights/alienation-of-children/

18/08/2026

Jarrod Mamo writes on The Bank Of Mum & Dad - and its implications in property matters: https://tiyce.com/insights/parental-assistance-in-purchasing-properties/

27/07/2026

Michael Tiyce is featured in the West Australian today, commenting on financial infidelity and hidden assets:

Hidden accounts, secret property and unexplained spending can leave a financial infidel badly exposed when a relationship ends, a family lawyer warns.

24/07/2026

The rise of digital assets has made the task of detecting and preventing financial infidelity a lot trickier, as Jarrod Mamo explains:

By Jarrod Mamo. Recently, Family Law has seen a rise in many different ways in which an individual’s assets are reflected. Gone are the days where clients would have their bank accounts, real estate and motor vehicles as their main assets. Nowadays, people are investing more in shares, cryptocurre...

06/07/2026

Being prepared for your first meeting with your family lawyer is one of the best ways to manage your time and your legal fees. Anita Petrovic details how to get prepared here:
https://tiyce.com/preparing-for-your-visit/