What if we can’t agree on parenting decisions? Which school will my child go to? Can I move out of Auckland? Am I the father? Questions like these can feel like a heavy burden to bear, but you don’t have to deal with them on your own.
No matter the question or issue, the team at Schumacher Law are experienced and caring family lawyers who provide down to earth practical solutions to your family issues. Schumacher Law is a family law service on the North Shore with over 20 years’ combined experience. Natalie, Tyrone, Ashleigh and Taylor are full members of the New Zealand Law Society, and the NZLS Family Law Section.
Contact Schumacher Law today to make an appointment. Every family is unique with its own set of issues – let’s work through them together.
If you and your ex-partner are unable to agree on these (or similar issues) Schumacher Law may be able to assist you in clarifying matters and reaching an agreement. If agreement cannot be reached then it may be necessary for you or your ex-partner to apply to the Family Court for a Judge to determine the dispute. Schumacher Law can guide you through that process.
If you are concerned about the physical, sexual, economic or psychological well-being of your children in the care of your ex-partner, then you may need to consider applying for a protection order. Schumacher Law can help you with this also – our service is professional and discreet.
Schumacher Law represents parents or caregivers who are looking to relocate with their children within New Zealand or internationally and also represents parents or caregivers who wish to keep their children where they are (to defend a relocation application).
With things like the internet and affordable travel, people from different locations have made far more connections. While this is positive in many respects, if the relationship ends there is often an instant desire for each person to return to their family for support. When there are children involved relocation is not straight forward.For some people, it is not a desire to be with family which triggers relocation, but work issues. Difficulty obtaining employment, or progressing a career, can trigger the relocation issue for separated families.
If agreement cannot be reached, either of the parents may apply to the Court for the issue to be determined by a Judge. If relocation has become an issue for you and your family, talk with Schumacher Law about your particular circumstances and what your options may be.
It can be a very stressful time if there is uncertainty around the paternity of a baby. If you are not sure whether you are the potential father and need to be 100% sure, Schumacher Law can discuss your options about DNA testing and/or applying for a Declaration of Paternity.
If you are a mother and want to prove someone is the father, or eliminate any uncertainty about who the father may be, talk with Schumacher Law about your options for DNA testing and/or applying for a Paternity Order.
DNA testing is pain free with just a cotton mouth swab (not a blood test) but it can be expensive. The Family Court is only able to assist with paternity once baby is born and up until your child turns six years old. It is best to try to get the issue sorted early in order to avoid a battle over child custody rights.
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