Who We Are
We are experienced and compassionate family law lawyers, whose mission it is to help individuals resolve the legalities surrounding their relationships, whether beginning or ending. We make an effort to get to know our clients from the outset, and ensure they get to know us.
Meet Us
Lawyer/Principal
Meet Julie
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Julie Tyas
Lawyer/Principal
julie@tyasfamilylaw.ca
416-485-6769 ext. 1.
Julie loves people and has always been drawn to helping others with their problems. This is why she chose family law.
Julie is experienced in all aspects of family law, from straightforward matters to complex separations and divorce, involving property division, high-conflict parenting issues, child and spousal support, and domestic contracts (including both Cohabitation Agreements and Marriage Contracts).
Julie is responsive and approachable, and her objective is straightforward: guiding clients toward a much happier place in their lives - calmly, clearly, and as painlessly and cost-effectively as possible.
As a parent, Julie understands the value of offering perspective, flexibility, and encouragement to her clients. As a human being, she believes that all people deserve to be treated with respect, particularly in family law disputes, when people are at their most vulnerable.
Julie believes it is important for clients to realize that as difficult as family law issues may be, the process will come to an end. In striving for the optimal final resolution, Julie offers her clients the most effective and appropriate tools and techniques available, including the Collaborative Family Law process, Negotiation, Mediation, Mediation/Arbitration, or Court.
A strong advocate for her clients, Julie is committed to ensuring their interests are properly represented, while providing a high level of integrity, professionalism, and sensitivity throughout the process.
Outside of the office, Julie’s negotiating skills in family disputes are continuously honed between her three young boys. She welcomes life’s simple pleasures – downtime with family and friends, exploring new hiking trails and “occasionally” binge-watching murder series on Netflix.
Education
B.A. (Hons) Psychology, 2003 – Wilfrid Laurier University
LL.B., 2006 – University of Windsor
Called to the Ontario Bar, 2007
Memberships & Affiliations
Law Society of Ontario
The Advocates' Society
Canadian Bar Association
Collaborative Divorce Toronto
Lawyer
Meet Tyler
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Tyler Teichert
Lawyer
tyler@tyasfamilylaw.ca
416-485-6769 ext. 3
Tyler was fortunate to find his passion for family law early on in his legal studies. In his first year of law school, he volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada’s Family Law Project, drafting family court documents for self-represented litigants who could not afford a lawyer. He found great satisfaction helping people navigate the complex, and often confusing, family law system, which prompted him to become the Program Coordinator.
Since his call to the Bar in 2015, Tyler has worked with clients in all aspects of divorce and separation, including support, property division, and parenting. Tyler has honed his advocacy skills through his extensive court experience, advocating for clients at conferences, motions, and trials. While Tyler enjoys the competitive nature of litigation, he recognizes that court should be considered a last resort and that families are often best served through alternative dispute resolution. He routinely assists clients in attending mediations, arbitrations, and in negotiating and drafting separation agreements, marriage contracts, and cohabitation agreements.
Before attending law school at Western University, Tyler was a professional horse trainer and competed at the national level throughout Canada and the United States. He learned that the key to success in a client-focused field is effective communication. He continues to apply this principle to his family law practice, taking the time to truly listen to his clients and understand their situations, their goals and their concerns. He prides himself in providing a non-judgmental, sensitive approach in all communications, while ensuring that his clients fully understand the process and their options.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys an active lifestyle, playing competitive volleyball, and exploring the outdoors with his dog, Louie.
Education
B. E.S. (Honours) Geography, 2006 - University of Waterloo
JD, 2014 – University of Western Ontario
Called to the Ontario Bar, 2015
Memberships & Affiliations
Law Society of Ontario
Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Julie Tyas
Lawyer/Principal
julie@tyasfamilylaw.ca
416-485-6769 ext. 1.
Julie loves people and has always been drawn to helping others with their problems. This is why she chose family law.
Julie is experienced in all aspects of family law, from straightforward matters to complex separations and divorce, involving property division, high-conflict parenting issues, child and spousal support, and domestic contracts (including both Cohabitation Agreements and Marriage Contracts).
Julie is responsive and approachable, and her objective is straightforward: guiding clients toward a much happier place in their lives - calmly, clearly, and as painlessly and cost-effectively as possible.
As a parent, Julie understands the value of offering perspective, flexibility, and encouragement to her clients. As a human being, she believes that all people deserve to be treated with respect, particularly in family law disputes, when people are at their most vulnerable.
Julie believes it is important for clients to realize that as difficult as family law issues may be, the process will come to an end. In striving for the optimal final resolution, Julie offers her clients the most effective and appropriate tools and techniques available, including the Collaborative Family Law process, Negotiation, Mediation, Mediation/Arbitration, or Court.
A strong advocate for her clients, Julie is committed to ensuring their interests are properly represented, while providing a high level of integrity, professionalism, and sensitivity throughout the process.
Outside of the office, Julie’s negotiating skills in family disputes are continuously honed between her three young boys. She welcomes life’s simple pleasures – downtime with family and friends, exploring new hiking trails and “occasionally” binge-watching murder series on Netflix.
Education
B.A. (Hons) Psychology, 2003 – Wilfrid Laurier University
LL.B., 2006 – University of Windsor
Called to the Ontario Bar, 2007
Memberships & Affiliations
Law Society of Ontario
The Advocates' Society
Canadian Bar Association
Collaborative Divorce Toronto
Tyler Teichert
Lawyer
tyler@tyasfamilylaw.ca
416-485-6769 ext. 3
Tyler was fortunate to find his passion for family law early on in his legal studies. In his first year of law school, he volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada’s Family Law Project, drafting family court documents for self-represented litigants who could not afford a lawyer. He found great satisfaction helping people navigate the complex, and often confusing, family law system, which prompted him to become the Program Coordinator.
Since his call to the Bar in 2015, Tyler has worked with clients in all aspects of divorce and separation, including support, property division, and parenting. Tyler has honed his advocacy skills through his extensive court experience, advocating for clients at conferences, motions, and trials. While Tyler enjoys the competitive nature of litigation, he recognizes that court should be considered a last resort and that families are often best served through alternative dispute resolution. He routinely assists clients in attending mediations, arbitrations, and in negotiating and drafting separation agreements, marriage contracts, and cohabitation agreements.
Before attending law school at Western University, Tyler was a professional horse trainer and competed at the national level throughout Canada and the United States. He learned that the key to success in a client-focused field is effective communication. He continues to apply this principle to his family law practice, taking the time to truly listen to his clients and understand their situations, their goals and their concerns. He prides himself in providing a non-judgmental, sensitive approach in all communications, while ensuring that his clients fully understand the process and their options.
Outside of work, Tyler enjoys an active lifestyle, playing competitive volleyball, and exploring the outdoors with his dog, Louie.
Education
B. E.S. (Honours) Geography, 2006 - University of Waterloo
JD, 2014 – University of Western Ontario
Called to the Ontario Bar, 2015
Memberships & Affiliations
Law Society of Ontario
Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Lawyer
Meet Sophia
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Sophia Cripouris
Lawyer
sophia@tyasfamilylaw.ca
416-485-6769 ext. 2
Sophia knew that she wanted to practice exclusively in family law after working as a caseworker at the York Region Supervised Access Centre. She has dedicated her career to the area of family law ever since, representing clients on all areas of family law, including parenting, property division, domestic contracts and complex financial matters. She is passionate about working with families and children, and supporting individuals as they navigate their family law matter. Sophia understands the emotional and legal complexities of family law, and approaches every matter with compassion, sensitivity and pragmatism.
During law school, Sophia completed a judicial clerkship at the Middlesex Probate and Family Court in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She also volunteered as a Mandatory Information Program presenter with the Windsor Court while attending law school and worked as the team leader in the family group at the Windsor Community Legal Aid Clinic. Sophia was a participant in the Walsh Negotiation Competition in 2020 and placed second overall with her team in the Walsh Moot Competition in 2021.
Prior to joining Tyas Family Law PC, Sophia articled at the Office of the Children’s Lawyer, where she obtained experience litigating various child protection and parenting disputes before the Ontario Court of Justice. She then worked as an associate at a prominent boutique family law firm in Toronto, where she gained extensive litigation experience and continued developing her advocacy skills.
Sophia continues to be involved with the Walsh competition as a coach for the Windsor Law Negotiation Competition team. She is passionate about mentoring and advancing the careers of students and young lawyers, especially when they share a passion for family law.
Outside of her law practice, Sophia enjoys all things health and wellness. She can be found taking a Pilates class at her sister and mom’s fitness studio in Markham, walking her Frenchie named Lola, spending quality time with family and friends, or planning her next dream travel itinerary.
Education
Bachelor of Science, 2016 - Texas Christian University
JD, 2021 - University of Windsor
Called to the Ontario Bar, 2022
Memberships & Affiliations
Law Society of Ontario
Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Law Clerk
Meet Anahit
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Anahit Singh
Law Clerk
anahit@tyasfamilylaw.ca
416-485-6769 ext. 4
Anahit (Ana) found her love for the legal field in her very first law class while in high school. Since then, she has received her Bachelor of Arts, in Criminology, from Wilfrid Laurier University and graduated with Honours from the Accelerated Law Clerk Diploma Program at Seneca College.
Upon completing her Diploma Program, Ana knew immediately that she wanted to excel as a family law clerk. Growing up in an Indian community, Ana found that the topics surrounding family law were considered taboo, to many. Ana is working on deconstructing this belief in her community and wants to help make the process easier, not only for the clients but for their families as well.
Ana takes pride in the work that she produces and in being able to assist clients who are experiencing a difficult situation. Through her excellent organization, communication, and drafting skills, Ana is able to work effectively and efficiently on any file that comes across her desk.
Outside of the office, Ana can be found listening to true crime podcasts or music, walking her dog, Caesar, spending time with family and friends, or (most likely) watching the Leaf’s (most of the time) lose. Ana is also fluent in Punjabi.
Education
B.A. (Hons) Criminology, 2020 – Wilfrid Laurier University
Law Clerk Diploma (Hons), 2021 – Seneca College
Memberships & Affiliations
The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
Sophia Cripouris
Lawyer
sophia@tyasfamilylaw.ca
416-485-6769 ext. 2
Sophia knew that she wanted to practice exclusively in family law after working as a caseworker at the York Region Supervised Access Centre. She has dedicated her career to the area of family law ever since, representing clients on all areas of family law, including parenting, property division, domestic contracts and complex financial matters. She is passionate about working with families and children, and supporting individuals as they navigate their family law matter. Sophia understands the emotional and legal complexities of family law, and approaches every matter with compassion, sensitivity and pragmatism.
During law school, Sophia completed a judicial clerkship at the Middlesex Probate and Family Court in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She also volunteered as a Mandatory Information Program presenter with the Windsor Court while attending law school and worked as the team leader in the family group at the Windsor Community Legal Aid Clinic. Sophia was a participant in the Walsh Negotiation Competition in 2020 and placed second overall with her team in the Walsh Moot Competition in 2021.
Prior to joining Tyas Family Law PC, Sophia articled at the Office of the Children’s Lawyer, where she obtained experience litigating various child protection and parenting disputes before the Ontario Court of Justice. She then worked as an associate at a prominent boutique family law firm in Toronto, where she gained extensive litigation experience and continued developing her advocacy skills.
Sophia continues to be involved with the Walsh competition as a coach for the Windsor Law Negotiation Competition team. She is passionate about mentoring and advancing the careers of students and young lawyers, especially when they share a passion for family law.
Outside of her law practice, Sophia enjoys all things health and wellness. She can be found taking a Pilates class at her sister and mom’s fitness studio in Markham, walking her Frenchie named Lola, spending quality time with family and friends, or planning her next dream travel itinerary.
Education
Bachelor of Science, 2016 - Texas Christian University
JD, 2021 - University of Windsor
Called to the Ontario Bar, 2022
Memberships & Affiliations
Law Society of Ontario
Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Anahit Singh
Law Clerk
anahit@tyasfamilylaw.ca
416-485-6769 ext. 4
Anahit (Ana) found her love for the legal field in her very first law class while in high school. Since then, she has received her Bachelor of Arts, in Criminology, from Wilfrid Laurier University and graduated with Honours from the Accelerated Law Clerk Diploma Program at Seneca College.
Upon completing her Diploma Program, Ana knew immediately that she wanted to excel as a family law clerk. Growing up in an Indian community, Ana found that the topics surrounding family law were considered taboo, to many. Ana is working on deconstructing this belief in her community and wants to help make the process easier, not only for the clients but for their families as well.
Ana takes pride in the work that she produces and in being able to assist clients who are experiencing a difficult situation. Through her excellent organization, communication, and drafting skills, Ana is able to work effectively and efficiently on any file that comes across her desk.
Outside of the office, Ana can be found listening to true crime podcasts or music, walking her dog, Caesar, spending time with family and friends, or (most likely) watching the Leaf’s (most of the time) lose. Ana is also fluent in Punjabi.
Education
B.A. (Hons) Criminology, 2020 – Wilfrid Laurier University
Law Clerk Diploma (Hons), 2021 – Seneca College
Memberships & Affiliations
The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario
Family Law Expertise
When families break up, relationships become strained, positions harden, and finances become uncertain. This is exactly when you need us.
Parenting Arrangements
Property Division
Child and Spousal Support
Domestic Contracts
