Samantha (Sam) Edwards
Solicitor
tel:+64 7 571 3830
mailto:samantha.edwards@hobec.co.nz
Qualifications
- LLB, BA, University of Waikato 2022
- Admitted to the Bar in New Zealand 2023
Community Activity
- Graeme Dingle Foundation Drop for Youth 2023, $2,380 raised
Contact
- DDI: +64 7 571 3830
- M: +64 21 191 8847
- E: samantha.edwards@hobec.co.nz
Sam is a solicitor in Holland Beckett’s family law team.
Sam has been practising family law since her admission to the Bar in 2023. She specialises in all areas of family law, including:
- Assisting clients through separation, including preparing and advising clients on section 21A agreements, as well as making or defending applications to the Family Court under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976
- Preparing and advising on contracting out agreements (“pre-nups”)
- Preparing applications under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988
- Advising clients in respect of parenting and guardianship matters, including preparing proceedings under the Care of Children Act 2004
- Applying for or defending orders under the Family Violence Act 2018
- Applications to the Family Court for an order for dissolution of marriage
Sam is available to assist whether you are seeking preliminary advice, are engaged in negotiations, or if you require representation in the Family Court. She regularly works in our Whakatāne office and is able to assist our clients in family law throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
Sam grew up in Cambridge but thoroughly enjoys the lifestyle the Bay of Plenty has to offer.
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Just Fund – flexible lending for Relationship Property matters
Australian divorce and separation lender JustFund has launched in New Zealand and Holland Beckett is one of a handful of early adopters to partner with the provider.
When navigating a separation or relationship property matter, the financial strain can sometimes stand in the way of getting the legal support you need. JustFund aims to remove that barrier by providing a flexible, accessible way to cover legal fees for relationship property matters — New Zealand’s only dedicated provider of flexible funding solutions for family law legal fees.
This kind of flexible funding can be life-changing—particularly for those who are financially dependent on a partner, experiencing family violence, or trying to navigate a complex separation without the immediate financial means to proceed. By introducing legal finance early in the process, we want to help ensure that no one is denied quality legal representation simply because of their financial position.
Through our partnership with JustFund, eligible clients can access a flexible line of credit to cover legal fees and expenses related to separation or relationship property proceedings. Unlike traditional lenders, JustFund does not look at income or credit scores to approve funding support for family law matters. The loan is repaid only when the relationship property matter reaches a settlement, giving clients across the socioecomonic spectrum a dignified way to access legal support and the means to pursue a fair settlement without upfront financial pressure.
You can read more about JustFund on the New Zealand Herald here: Australian lender JustFund expands to NZ, aiding divorce legal costs - NZ Herald
Please contact our family law team for more information or visit JustFund.co.nz.