Focused, Compassionate Guidance for Child-Centred Outcomes
At Shield Family Law, we provide specialist child arrangements support to help parents and guardians navigate child contact and parenting matters with clarity, care and confidence. When families change, ensuring the wellbeing and stability of children is always the priority — and reaching suitable arrangements can feel overwhelming without the right guidance.
We support clients across Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire, offering practical child custody support tailored to your family’s circumstances. Our approach focuses on reducing conflict, encouraging cooperation where possible, and helping you reach arrangements that reflect your child’s best interests, now and in the future.
Understanding Child Arrangements
Child arrangements are often one of the most sensitive and emotionally challenging aspects following a separation. Decisions about where a child lives, how much time they spend with each parent, and how key decisions are made can create stress, uncertainty and conflict for everyone involved.
Parents frequently worry about their child’s emotional wellbeing, maintaining strong relationships, and navigating legal expectations — all while managing their own emotions during a difficult period of change. Without clear guidance, these concerns can feel overwhelming.
At Shield Family Law, our child arrangements support is designed to help you understand your options, responsibilities and next steps in a calm and structured way. We focus on providing clarity, reassurance and practical assistance so you can make informed decisions that prioritise your child’s welfare while minimising unnecessary conflict.
Child Custody Support Across Hampshire, Surrey & Berkshire
Shield Family Law provides child custody support to families across Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire, with virtual consultations available nationwide. Our local focus ensures we can provide practical assistance where court attendance or in-person support becomes necessary.
We begin with a free virtual consultation, which allows us to understand your circumstances and advise on the most appropriate next steps. Many parents find this remote support sufficient, but where in-person guidance is required, this can be discussed and arranged following the initial consultation.
This approach ensures flexibility while allowing us to deliver effective, regionally focused support when it matters most.
Compassion with strength
We understand that these issues can be deeply personal and painful. Shield Family Law here to support you every step of the way, while safeguarding your interests.
frequently asked questions
No — we do not offer legal aid, but we focus on providing affordable, flexible support to bridge the gap for those who cannot access traditional legal funding.
You can arrange a consultation by filling out the form on our contact page here, where we aim to get back to you as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can contact us directly on 0330 043 7441 or via email contact@shieldfamilylaw.co.uk. We’ll arrange an initial conversation to understand your needs and next steps.
We assist with child arrangements, divorce, separation, financial matters, non-molestation and occupation orders, prohibited steps orders, and more. If you’re unsure whether your issue is covered, please get in touch to discuss your situation.
Family law can be complex, emotional, and full of legal jargon. Having someone experienced to guide you through the process ensures your paperwork, applications, and evidence are prepared correctly — saving time, stress, and costly mistakes.
Not necessarily. Many people represent themselves as litigants in person. At Shield Family Law, we help you understand the court process, prepare your documents, and help you present your case confidently without the high costs of a traditional solicitor.
A McKenzie Friend can accompany you to court to offer moral support and advice, help you take notes, and guide you through proceedings. They cannot speak on your behalf but can make sure you stay organised, calm, and focused throughout.
