With the Christmas season just around the corner (unless you are our Principal who invoked Christmas season in September) the thought of family arrangements will be consuming the minds of many. Where will the kids spend Christmas? We advise… mediate don’t detonate! Mediation provides a very real opportunity for the [...]
Traditionally, the first day of December, or even the first weekend of December, Christmas trees in family homes across Australia will go up, decorations dragged out and tinsel hung along handrails. So much preparation goes into planning for Christmas to ensure that the day is perfect for all the family that [...]
By Molli Clements. The Chief Justice has approved updates to four court forms used in family law proceedings: Notice of Address for Service; Notice of Ceasing to Act; Subpoena – Family Law; and Proposed Consent Orders Template. A significant focus of these updates is enhancing litigant safety. Both the Notice of [...]
Following on from their recent article on how pets are often used as pawns in messy separations, Animal Friendly Life have published another article featuring Tiyce & Lawyers Principal Michael Tiyce, in which he argues for a change to the Family Law Act. In the Act as it stands, pets are [...]
Michael Tiyce is featured in a piece on the prominent animal welfare site Animal Friendly Life, commenting on the need to overhaul the laws around pet custody. At present, pets are treated as property when couples separate. This leads to all sorts of issues. As Michael says: This creates a grey [...]
By Molli Clements. With advancements in technology, artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have become increasingly popular for generating information quickly across many fields, including law. Caution must be exercised when using AI in sensitive areas like family law, as relying solely on AI without expert legal guidance can lead to [...]
Tiyce & Lawyers Principal Michael Tiyce was published in the Daily Telegraph and other News Corp Australia publications last week, sharing his thoughts on the use of pets as pawns in bitter divorce battles. These situations can get rather unpleasant, and Michael shared an example of one separating couple for whom [...]
By Molli Clements. While child support is typically associated with minor children, the Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act”) also provides for maintenance of children over the age of 18 under specific circumstances. Adult Child Maintenance refers to financial support paid by a parent for a child who has turned 18. [...]
Family law matters can be complex and emotionally challenging. Unfortunately, misconceptions about family law often can lead to confusion and misguided decisions. Five common family law misconceptions are debunked below: Divorce settles property and parenting matters Obtaining a divorce only terminates the marriage certificate and does not address property settlement or [...]
Family violence advocates are making progress in criminalising coercive and controlling behaviours, which is often prevalent in relationships characterised by family violence. However, a new term, “paper abuse” is being coined. What Is Paper Abuse? Paper abuse is referred to as the use of legal proceedings by a perpetrator to financially [...]