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
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
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
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
Memberships & Affiliations
Law Society of Ontario
Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Lawyer
Meet Katherine
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Katherine Linton
Lawyer
katherine@tyasfamilylaw.ca
416-485-6769 ext. 2
Katherine’s training and experience is well tailored to the practice of family law. Her interest initially sparked while working with children with complex neurological disorders, with at risk youth, and with their biological or foster families.
Academically, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts, in Psychology, from the University of Waterloo. She decided to pursue a career in advocacy and went on to receive her Juris Doctor, from the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law in Thunder Bay. Katherine has practised exclusively in the area of family law since her call to the Bar in 2018. She initially worked for a respected family law firm in Thunder Bay. The comparatively modest size of this northern Ontario Bar resulted in a unique experience, with a practical exposure to the court system and high conflict matters.
After returning to Toronto, Katherine worked under the tutelage of experienced family law lawyers on Bay Street, and midtown Toronto. This provided her with more direct experience with complex financial matters and resolving difficult family law issues through alternate dispute resolution.
Katherine is passionate about working with families and children, she possesses strong advocacy skills and understands the importance of creative problem solving. Her ability to create a supportive and positive culture in emotionally strenuous environments translates into compassionate contributions to families dealing with divorce and parenting issues. Katherine excels at presenting her clients’ positions in the most compelling manner to ensure her clients are protected and understood.
Some of Katherine’s other passions include cooking, dining out and basically anything to do with food and wine.
Education
B.A. Psychology, 2014 – University of Waterloo
Juris Doctor, 2017 – Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, Thunder Bay ON
Memberships & Affiliations
Law Society of Ontario
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
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
Katherine Linton
Lawyer
katherine@tyasfamilylaw.ca
416-485-6769 ext. 2
Katherine’s training and experience is well tailored to the practice of family law. Her interest initially sparked while working with children with complex neurological disorders, with at risk youth, and with their biological or foster families.
Academically, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts, in Psychology, from the University of Waterloo. She decided to pursue a career in advocacy and went on to receive her Juris Doctor, from the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law in Thunder Bay. Katherine has practised exclusively in the area of family law since her call to the Bar in 2018. She initially worked for a respected family law firm in Thunder Bay. The comparatively modest size of this northern Ontario Bar resulted in a unique experience, with a practical exposure to the court system and high conflict matters.
After returning to Toronto, Katherine worked under the tutelage of experienced family law lawyers on Bay Street, and midtown Toronto. This provided her with more direct experience with complex financial matters and resolving difficult family law issues through alternate dispute resolution.
Katherine is passionate about working with families and children, she possesses strong advocacy skills and understands the importance of creative problem solving. Her ability to create a supportive and positive culture in emotionally strenuous environments translates into compassionate contributions to families dealing with divorce and parenting issues. Katherine excels at presenting her clients’ positions in the most compelling manner to ensure her clients are protected and understood.
Some of Katherine’s other passions include cooking, dining out and basically anything to do with food and wine.
Education
B.A. Psychology, 2014 – University of Waterloo
Juris Doctor, 2017 – Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, Thunder Bay ON
Memberships & Affiliations
Law Society of Ontario
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
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
