Sam Wong

Lawyer

Hi, I'm Samantha/Sam. I'm originally from Singapore and moved to Australia to pursue my law degree.

I joined the firm as a legal assistant/paralegal in 2022, shortly after meeting Mona and Jodie. I was admitted into practice in May 2023 with the honour of having Jodie move my admission. I am now a qualified lawyer.

Having started my career exclusively in family law, the rewarding nature of the work reaffirms my desire to grow in this area and support clients through challenging and difficult times in their lives.

As a lawyer, the opportunity to learn from the experience of seasoned lawyers is invaluable. Throughout my time at Emera Family Law, I have benefitted from the close mentorship and guidance of my colleagues. The common thread (that I strive to reflect in my work) is the sincerity and integrity in achieving cost-effective, practical and client-driven outcomes, as well as pride in obtaining excellent out-of-court settlements.

Outside of work, you can find me hitting the weights at the gym, cuddling my cat and hanging out with friends over coffee and good food (because it's Melbourne!).

Recent articles by Sam

Superannuation splitting under the family law

Superannuation splitting under the family law

Under Australian family law, superannuation is treated as an asset. The balance of yours and your former partner’s superannuation should therefore be considered when negotiating and formalising a property settlement agreement after separation.
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Family Court Hearings - the Priority Property Pool (PPP) List

Family Court Hearings - the Priority Property Pool (PPP) List

When proceedings are initiated in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, certain matters may be eligible for, or be allocated to, specialist lists. For example, in a property matter where the net asset pool is modest, the matter may be allocated to the PPP List.
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Subpoenas in family law

Subpoenas in family law

A subpoena is a legal document that compels a person/entity (organisation or company) to produce certain documents or give evidence at a hearing. A subpoena is issued by the Court at the request of a party to a court proceeding.
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Pre-action procedures in family law - what do they mean for you?

Pre-action procedures in family law - what do they mean for you?

Before taking a family law dispute to court, separated couples are required to make a genuine effort to resolve parenting and/or property disputes by following certain steps known as the pre-action procedures.
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