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.
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
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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.