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Family law specialists who provide down to earth practical solutions to family issues

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Approachable team of family lawyers located on the North Shore

Take the stress out of dealing with legal issues with discreet expert help from Schumacher Law

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Divorce and separation are hard issues to tackle in themselves. Add childcare arrangements and other family issues related to the dissolution of a relationship and, well, your stress levels can skyrocket. If you’re looking for a family law firm located on the North Shore, Auckland that specialises in offering practical solutions to family issues the team at Schumacher Law can help.

Schumacher Law is a four person team of family court lawyers offering legal advice to mothers, fathers and grandparents that is both realistic and understandable.

Schumacher Law can arrange and file your divorce papers, represent you in matters to do with custody of your children and apply for your protection order – if this is a necessary part of the change.Don’t scramble around in the dark, take the next step with Schumacher Law today.

Meet the team at Schumacher Law

Highly experienced family court lawyers

Natalie Schumacher

About Natalie

Tyrone Hack

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Ashleigh Scanlan

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Taylor Hill

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Schumacher Law is a family law service with over 20 years’ combined experience. We are full members of the New Zealand Law Society, and the NZ Family Law Section.
 
Please note – the workload of each lawyer will determine whether we are able to take on your legal aid file. If you need to know whether you are eligible for legal aid, we suggest you call the Ministry of Justice on 0800 2 LEGAL AID (0800 2 53425 243).

Why choose the family law specialists at Schumacher Law?

  • Law jargon can be confusing and unhelpful which is why the team at Schumacher Law will go the extra mile to ensure that all information you receive is clear and in plain English.
  • All possible options will be laid out for you to consider.
  • You will feel comfortable knowing that your concerns have been heard and validated.
  • Your call will be attended to immediately or if we are busy you will be notified of this.
  • You will receive down to earth, practical, understanding and positive advice.
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Family law specialists who provide down to earth practical solutions to family issues

Natalie Schumacher graduated from Auckland University in 2001. After spending three years living in France and England she returned to Auckland to sit her bar exam. Natalie achieved the top student award in her intake and was admitted as a Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 2004.

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Call: 021-530-994

Natalie specialises in Family Law with particular interests in:

  • Care arrangements for children
  • All possible options will be laid out for you to consider
  • Guardianship Disputes
  • Orders Preventing Removal
  • Paternity
  • Relocation proceedings
  • Protection order proceedings
  • Oranga Tamariki / CYFS proceedings
Natalie is a member of the New Zealand Law Society, The Family Law Section, Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa (Māori Law Society) and was previously co-president of Te kōmiti ture-ā-whānau o Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa.
 
Natalie was employed in Takapuna at a well-known boutique Family Law firm for 10 years before branching out as a sole practitioner in 2014 as “Schumacher Law”.
 
Natalie prides herself in being down to earth, practical, understanding and positive. Outside of office hours Natalie is usually with her family kicking a soccer ball around or enjoying the spectacular North Shore beaches.
Tyrone Hack graduated from the University of Auckland in 2016 obtaining a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Māori Studies (BA).
 
Tyrone grew up on the North Shore and worked as an Electrician before heading to University to study Law.

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Call: 021-194-3173

More about Tyrone:

While completing his Law degree, Tyrone served as president of Te Rākau Ture, the University of Auckland’s Māori Law Student’s Association. During his final year, he worked as a Law Clerk at Meredith Connell with the Criminal Prosecutions team.
 
Following graduation, Tyrone worked with Māori organisations teaching governance and strategy development before taking a year to be a full-time stay-at-home father.
 
Tyrone was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in October 2019.
In January 2020, Tyrone returned to the Shore and joined the team a Schumacher Law. Tyrone represents clients involved in Parenting Orders, Protection Orders, Oranga Tamariki Orders (used to be called CYFS) and Home for Life applications.
 
Tyrone will listen to your situation carefully and empathetically, he will ensure you have a full understanding of your legal options.
 
Outside of the office, Tyrone enjoys spending time with his family, running trails and enjoying the great outdoors.
 
Tyrone is a member of the New Zealand Law Society, Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa, the Family Law Section and Auckland District Law Society.
Ashleigh Scanlan graduated from the University of Auckland in 2020 obtaining a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Arts double majoring in Gender Studies and Anthropology (BA).
 
Ashleigh’s whakapapa is to Ngāti Hinerangi in the Waikato, but she grew up and lives on the Shore.

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Call: 021-297-8846

More about Ashleigh

During her studies Ashleigh was an active member of Te Rākau Ture, the University of Auckland’s Māori Law Student Association, serving as Public Officer in 2017. Ashleigh was also a member of the Equal Justice Project and volunteered at the Auckland Community Law Centre for two years.
 
After graduation, Ashleigh worked in a local high school in their student wellbeing centre as a pastoral care administrator. Ashleigh enjoyed this work because she is passionate about working with and for children and their whānau.
 
Ashleigh was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in March 2022. Ashleigh is looking forward to working with you to curate the safest and advantageous outcomes for you and your whānau. Ashleigh is a member of:
  • The New Zealand Law Society
  • Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa (The Māori Law Society)
  • The Family Law Section
  • AWLA (the Auckland Women's Lawyer’s Association)

Outside of the office, Ashleigh enjoys reading a book at the beach, spending time with friends, and trying new and interesting places to eat. 

Taylor Hill graduated from the University of Auckland in 2025 with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in September 2025.

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Call: 021-1144-608

Taylor began her legal career at Schumacher Law shortly thereafter.

Throughout university, Taylor worked primarily as a nanny for a number of families. This experience sparked her passion for working with and supporting families, and in particular for advocating for the best interests of children. During her studies, Taylor was a proud member of the Women in Law Society and volunteered for a year with YouthLaw Aotearoa, providing support to young people navigating legal issues.

Taylor is a member of the New Zealand Law Society, the Family Law Section and the Auckland Women’s Lawyer’s Association.

Outside of the office, Taylor enjoys playing social netball, hiking, baking cakes, reading, and spending time with her friends, whānau and dogs.