An article by Tiyce & Lawyers Principal Michael Tiyce on the rise of 'grey divorce' was published in Lawyers Weekly today. Titled "Til debt do us part: Why more couples are calling it quits after decades together", it details the increasing complexity of property settlements as a result of a steadily [...]
A man brings eight properties into a relationship. For 22 years, he says, he and his partner agree to keep their finances separate. Then the relationship ends, and at 72 he is fighting it out in court. The result: he must pay her $575,772. He appeals, and loses. Why? Their understanding [...]
Law firms, barristers and experts commonly wind back operations from mid-December, and court time only gets harder to secure. Urgent applications can still be made — but a hearing before Christmas can't be guaranteed if you wait. If you have assets in a trust, need a financial agreement prepared or reviewed, [...]
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 at Tiyce & Lawyers, shared his experience [...]
In September 2025, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia had to answer the question: how far do the new pet laws actually go? In Wright & Berger [2025] FedCFamC2F 1315, a father didn't fight for ownership of the family dog — he just wanted it to move between homes along with [...]
When couples separate, dividing assets is rarely as simple as comparing their current market values. In a recent article in Accountants Daily, Michael Tiyce, Principal at Tiyce & Lawyers, highlighted the potential tax consequences separating couples can overlook when negotiating property settlements. Michael warned that assets with the same headline value [...]
Changes to Australia's capital gains tax (CGT) rules are creating new uncertainty for people going through divorce or bereavement, particularly those transferring investment properties. In an article published by The Senior, Joshua Maloof, family law solicitor at Tiyce & Lawyers, highlighted the difficulties these changes may create for clients making major [...]
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 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 [...]