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
Ontario Bar Association (Member at Large of the Family Law Section)
Canadian Bar Association
Collaborative Divorce Toronto
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
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
Ontario Bar Association (Member at Large of the Family Law Section)
Canadian Bar Association
Collaborative Divorce Toronto
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
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
