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NSW Law Week – Joshua Maloof on Safeguarding Against Family Violence During a Separation

May 2nd, 2025|

NSW Law Week is from May 19-25, 2025, and this year Tiyce & Lawyers Solicitor Joshua Maloof will be presenting at Randwick Library on the topic of "Safeguarding Against Family Violence During a Separation". Full details are available here: https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/library/library-events/library-calendar/events/2025/may/law-week-safeguarding-against-family-violence-during-a-separation The event is free, but you can reserve your spot by [...]

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Family Law is Changing – What Will Happen to the Pets?

May 2nd, 2025|

By Joshua Maloof. From 10 June 2025, legislation is being implemented that will change what happens to pets during a separation. Currently, pets are considered personal property, like jewellery, and this has drawn criticism for being outdated. Soon, the court will have broader powers to factor in more considerations for deciding [...]

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Michael Tiyce in AFR – Signs Your Partner is Hiding Money

April 29th, 2025|

Tiyce & Lawyers Principal Michael Tiyce featured in an Australian Financial Review article this week on how to tell if your partner (or ex-partner) is concealing the true extent of their wealth. The article discusses how people may attempt to hide assets during divorce proceedings and what you can do to [...]

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Lawyers Weekly Podcast Featuring Michael Tiyce on Regional Divorce

April 24th, 2025|

Lawyers Weekly have featured Michael Tiyce on their Boutique Lawyer Show this week, in a podcast focused on the experience of regional Australians going through divorce - how it's different from those living in cities and what is being done / can be done about the disparity. Learn more on the [...]

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My Ex is Delaying the Property Settlement – What can I do?

April 15th, 2025|

By Taylor Campbell. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) governs property settlements in Australia following the separation of parties. In NSW, the process for property settlement includes: Identify and value all assets, liabilities and financial resources Consider the contributions made by each party (financial and non-financial) Assess the future needs of [...]

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The importance of support

April 4th, 2025|

By Anita Petrovic. Being a party to a family law matter, especially if it is in Court, is often one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Our lawyers regularly suggest that clients going through family law proceedings obtain support from counsellors, psychologists or other treating mental health practitioners [...]

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Divorce – What happens and what does it really cover?

March 28th, 2025|

By Jarrod Mamo. It is quite common for prospective clients to make enquiries with family law firms and request advice about getting a divorce. The first thing that the lawyer will most likely ask the prospective client is whether they want a Divorce Application or if it is for a Property [...]

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Who Gets to Spend Time with the Children Over Easter?

March 27th, 2025|

By Joshua Maloof. There are three options for separated parents to spend time with the children over Easter: A kitchen-table agreement For obvious reasons, these are not suitable for everyone’s needs and circumstances. It is wonderful if you are in a position to discuss the arrangements for the children amicably, but [...]

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Proving That You’re Separated Under One Roof

March 26th, 2025|

By Taylor Campbell. When making an application for divorce, the first requirement to prove to the Court is that the two of you have been separated for a minimum of 12 months. It is not a requirement however that you and your partner need to have lived in separate residences during [...]

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What legacy means for the child-free – SMH Article

March 18th, 2025|

Michael Tiyce was interviewed by the Sydney Morning Herald to offer his legal perspective for an insightful article that introduces us to two women, both childless, who share their thoughts on legacy, exploring how individuals without children consider what they will leave behind and how to ensure those wishes are reflected [...]

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