Posts by Samantha Sticklan

Samantha Sticklan

39 posts

https://www.macamiet.com.au/firm/samantha-sticklan

Samantha has almost 20 years of legal experience and has a passion for family law. She goes the extra mile to assist her clients to move through the separation process with as little stress as possible. Sam is an Accredited Family Law Specialist. Samantha is available for appointments in Cannonvale or Proserpine.

Presumption of parentage arising from marriage or cohabitation

April 18, 2019

Samantha Sticklan

Child Support, Family Law, Parentage Test, Parenting Arrangements

The Act contains several presumptions regarding parentage which can result in the wrong person being “assumed” to be the Father of a child. Parenting arrangements and child support can be affected if the parentage testing determines that the person who was presumed the Father actually was not.

Who pays the mortgage?

April 18, 2019

Samantha Sticklan

Family Law, Property Settlement, Separation

There is no straight forward or “right” answer, and who pays the mortgage will depend on the circumstances of each individual case.

Parental Alienation

March 25, 2019

Samantha Sticklan

Children, Custody, Family Law

Disputed parenting cases often involve an allegation of some degree of parental alienation.

Husband jailed for breaching a Court Order

February 6, 2019

Samantha Sticklan

Breach of Orders, Family Law, Property Settlement

Thinking about breaching a Court Order – it’s just a piece of paper right?? A recent Federal Circuit Court decision by Judge Jarrett might make you think twice.

Binding Child Support Agreements

November 19, 2018

Samantha Sticklan

Binding Child Support Agreements, Child Support, Family Law

Changes were made to the Child Support (Assessment) Act in July this year and the changes are retrospective across all agreements. We would recommend anyone with an active Binding Child Support Agreement that pre-dates the changes seek legal advice.

The definition of a De Facto Relationship

October 15, 2018

Samantha Sticklan

De-Facto, Family Law

What is a defacto relationship and are you in one?

The importance of Full and Frank Disclosure

September 17, 2018

Samantha Sticklan

Bankruptcy, Family Law, Property Settlement

Earlier this year the Full Court overturned property settlement Orders on the basis that the parties entered into the agreement with the purpose and effect of defeating creditors.

Can we agree to provide funds outside of a standard Child Support Assessment?

September 17, 2018

Samantha Sticklan

Child Support, Family Law

Do you pay or receive more than your standard child support assessment? If so, do you have a Child Support Agreement to ensure these monies are recognised as child support payments?