Financial secrets can have serious consequences when a relationship ends. In a recent article in the West Australian, Michael Tiyce, Principal at Tiyce & Lawyers, shared his insights into the growing problem of financial infidelity and why attempts to hide assets almost always come undone during property settlements. Drawing on more [...]
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, cryptocurrency and other [...]
By Anita Petrovic. Court proceedings in Australia tend to be adversarial/conflict-driven in nature. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“the FCFCOA”) has long recognised the importance of managing family law matters, particularly parenting matters, in a less adversarial manner than other Courts, despite there still being two or more [...]
As blended families become increasingly common, so too do disputes over inheritances and estates. In a recent article in The Australian examining the growing legal challenges facing blended families, Michael Tiyce, Principal at Tiyce & Lawyers, highlighted the risks that arise when estate planning fails to keep pace with changing family [...]
By Jarrod Mamo. There will come a time where you may consider that the preparation of a Will is appropriate,. This could be when you're entering (or exiting) a relationship, you have children, or even going overseas for travel. This article will provide a brief list and explanation of some things [...]
By Joshua Maloof. What happens if you can’t prove that a parent sexually abused a child, but it was still possible that it might have happened? The case of Isles & Nelissen solved a question that had not been adequately answered for over 30 years. There were four children, the eldest [...]
By Jarrod Mamo. Throughout your family law matter, once legal proceedings with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia have commenced, you will be required to serve documents on your ex-spouse/ex-partner. The general principle behind service of documents is to demonstrate fairness to the other side and give them ample [...]
By Anita Petrovic. In the appeal case of Jenson & Lockridge (No 2) [2026] FedCFamC1A 44 (“Jensen”) decided by Justice Campton in March 2026, a self-represented litigant disclosed that she used a “professional” version of artificial intelligence software “used by law firms” to prepare her Court documents and submissions. Whilst AI may have [...]
By Jarrod Mamo. There may come a point during your property matter where a property valuation will be required to assist in legal proceedings or during negotiation. The purpose of this report is to provide an unbiased, third-party valuation on a property that parties are unable to agree on the value [...]
By Taylor Campbell. Mediation is often encouraged in Australia as a way to resolve disputes without going to court, but many people wonder whether they can actually refuse it. The short answer is yes — mediation is voluntary, and no one can force you to reach an agreement. However, refusing [...]