In an important supplement to our Family Law practice, we are also Will and Estate Lawyers. We specialise in drafting Wills, administering estates and litigation in family provision cases. Why preparing a Will is important It is important that all adults, whether they are of high net worth or hold [...]
The power of social media in undeniable. It connects us with old friends, family across the world and keeps us powered through the day with cat memes and doggos. There is a downside. Increasingly screenshots of Facebook and or Instagram profiles or messages are being used in family law proceedings. [...]
Christmas truly is the most wonderful time of the year. However, it can quickly become the most terrible time of the year if planning goes awry. Family Law issues and Christmas seem to go hand in hand. Whether you are currently engaged in a parenting dispute, or heading towards a [...]
At Tiyce & Lawyers we understand the upcoming Christmas period is not always an easy time for families. The holidays are associated with festivity and fun but for many they can also be a time for disappointment and anxiety. We know that situations arise during the [...]
You might think you have plenty of time to make Christmas arrangements including holidays and time with children, but think again! The period leading up to Christmas can be difficult especially if you have recently separated or arrangements for your children’s time with you are unclear or susceptible to unilateral [...]
Sometimes when couples separate, they make a decision to live together in the same house. This can be for many reasons including the financial burden of maintaining two households. Being separated under the one roof may not be an issue until one or both parties consider making an application for [...]
Most of us carry around an amazing piece of technology that links us to the world while simultaneously tracking our and potentially others movements through it. Inevitably people realised the use technology could have in litigation generally but specifically family law litigation. Hidden Cameras & Covert Recordings While each State [...]
Facts in family law aren’t always easy to come by. Tiyce & Lawyers have dealt with parties who claim among other things: They weren’t in a de facto relationship That they were never married That the child isn’t theirs ...and my favourite - that the party is in fact deceased [...]
Don’t let Christmas be ruined for you and your kids. It is quite common for issues to arise in the lead up to Christmas. These can include: Your ex changing their mind about arrangements without consultation. The absence of Orders which set clear boundaries. A parent deciding that they will [...]
While that may be true, consent is an important part of our family law system including travelling with children overseas. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Hague Abduction Convention) is a multinational treaty protecting children from the harmful effects of abduction across international borders. If [...]