Tiyce & Lawyers

16/10/2026

Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. Aside from the huge personal impact it has on the sufferer and their loved ones, there are financial and estate planning impacts that come into play once the sufferer begins experiencing cognitive decline. Michael Tiyce appeared on Channel 7 News this week to discuss how to ensure your wishes are respected should the worst happen.

Michael Tiyce was interviewed on 7 News this week to discuss how people can ensure their wishes are respected following a dementia diagnosis.

09/10/2026

AI seems like a convenient tool to help with your legal case, but that's not how it's panning out in the real world, as Jarrod Mamo writes:

By Jarrod Mamo. Throughout our practice over the last year, we have seen a significant growth in the development and reliance on AI technology from a client/social basis and on a professional basis. Considering it is so easy to access, and much more tailored to a request that a Google search, [...]

09/10/2026

If and when you reach a point in your life where you no longer have the capacity to make financial and medical decisions for yourself, these two documents will ensure your wishes are followed:

By Jarrod Mamo. As with the unexpected nature of life, there may be a time (hopefully not until old age, if at all) where you will no longer have capacity to make decisions for yourself on a financial and medical basis. Once this occurs, you will be grateful that you have [...]

06/10/2026

An article by Michael Tiyce on the rising age of divorce and the complexities that result from that was published in Lawyers Weekly today: https://tiyce.com/insights/til-debt-do-us-part/

25/09/2026

If you're ever tempted to self-represent in court with the help of AI, you might want to read this piece by Mitchell Majanggil first: https://tiyce.com/insights/how-ai-is-increasing-legal-costs/

23/09/2026

This is essential reading for those repartnering later in life:

By Gerard Wheatley. 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. [...]

09/09/2026

Time's running out to get your family law matter sorted before Christmas:

By Gerard Wheatley. 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 financia...

03/09/2026

When couples separate, who gets the family pet? A recent Family Court decision has highlighted the limits of Australia’s new pet laws. While a shared care arrangement for a dog might seem reasonable, the Court may not have the power to order it.

03/09/2026

Later-life divorce is becoming increasingly common in Australia, and women are leading the trend. In a recent Daily Telegraph article, Michael Tiyce shared his experience of the changing reasons people pursue a divorce later in life.

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 ...

26/08/2026

When couples separate, dividing assets is rarely as simple as comparing their current market values. In a recent article in Accountants Daily, Michael Tiyce highlighted the potential tax consequences separating couples can overlook when negotiating property settlements:

A family lawyer has warned of the potential financial risks separating couples who own property and other assets could face under the CGT reforms, and how accountants can help.