Samantha Sticklan

Director

LLB, Acc. Spec (Fam. Law), Accredited Mediator NMAS, BA(Journ)

Meet Samantha

Samantha Sticklan commenced with Macrossan & Amiet in February 2018.  Samantha grew up in Northern NSW, relocating to Brisbane to attend boarding school and later obtaining her law degree at Griffith University.

In 2004 Samantha relocated to Mackay to take up employment as an Articled Clerk.  Samantha was previously employed by another local practice for 14 years, during which time she was successful in obtaining recognition as an Accredited Family Law Specialist by the Qld Law Society.

Samantha is a mother and wife, and when not working keeps her stress levels at bay by taking part in a variety of physical pursuits.

Samantha is an active member of the Mackay Community, currently volunteering with Artspace Mackay Foundation, the Mackay Community Legal Centre and the BMA Mackay Marina Run.

Areas of Expertise

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.

Property Settlements
Children's Issues
De Facto Property Matters
Financial Agreements
Spousal Maintenance
Child Support

Accreditations

Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)

Queensland Law Society Accredited Specialist Family Law

Accredited Mediator NMAS

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland

Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

Affiliations

Director of Artspace Mackay Foundation

Volunteer Solicitor at Mackay Community Legal Centre

Member of Organising Committee for Mackay Community Legal Centre

Member of BMA Mackay Marina Run

Member of Queensland Law Society

articles by Samantha

News and Insights
March 7, 2026

Do’s and Don’ts for Separated Parents

Following separation it can be hard to navigate and decide on what to share and what not to share on social media platforms.

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October 23, 2024

Interstate Travel While Co-Parenting

Many clients to ask about interstate travel, particularly when it comes to Co-Parenting arrangements.

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October 23, 2024

What to do about Christmas

Every year the Federal Circuit and Family Court gives lawyers a cut off date by which any application that seeks to deal with Orders concerning Christmas needs to be filed.

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October 16, 2024

Mediation

One of the cornerstones of mediation is the fact that mediation itself is strictly confidential and what is discussed during this process cannot be used at a later date.

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November 28, 2023

Going to Sport

In a perfect world separated parents can co-parent, focus on their children and continue to encourage their growth into adulthood but what happens when the parents are unable to cordially attend children’s events.

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May 10, 2023

BMA Mackay Marina Run

Sunday 4 June 2023 is the BMA Mackay Marina Run where locals swap work boots for runners to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation.

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House model settlement
May 10, 2023

Benefits of Cooperation between your Advisors

The key to achieving a “tax friendly” property settlement is ensuring that your legal advisor and accountant are working together.

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February 23, 2023

Can we be de facto if we don’t live together

The existence of a De facto Relationship as opposed to a casual long-term relationship is not always easily identifiable.

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November 16, 2022

Lighthouse model to expand

The recent budget announcement provided additional funding for the broad expansion of the Lighthouse model.

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July 13, 2022

Contravention Case – Bircher & Bircher

When dealing with parenting disputes and issues it is not considered appropriate behaviour by the court for parents to engage in tit for tat approach.

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