A little bit about A Father’s Friend

Speak to someone on your level about your child arrangements

A Father’s Friend was founded by Shane Paul, in 2021. The goal for the company is to make the whole process of child arrangements in the family court more fair, straightforward and as stress-free as possible.

For Shane, it was all about using his personal experience as a father, of successfully navigating through the family courts himself in 2019. There was an understanding of the feelings of fear, uncertainty and confusion around the court process as a whole. Alongside anger and frustration – feeling like he was at a disadvantage in the courts, and the cost of a solicitor was an unrealistic alternative.

Now with A Father’s Friend, as a professional family law paralegal and McKenzie friend service, the aim is to find you the absolute best solution for your child arrangement circumstances. For us it’s important to match you with support that ticks all your boxes, with fair and upfront costs.

On top of this, there is a complete focus on providing a truly outstanding customer service. This means that in choosing A Father’s Friend to support you, you can be assured that the team are passionate about reconnecting children to their fathers, and doing a job that we love. 

National recognition

UnLtd Award Winner 2022 - Social Entrepreneur Award

National Paralegal Awards Finalist 2022

Professional Paralegal Register 2021 - 2023

Institute of Paralegals 2021 - 2023

Accredited Certified Governance Practitioner 2021


You’re in good hands!

  • Shane Paul

    FOUNDER/ DIRECTOR

  • Kate Brown

    LEGAL SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR

  • Becky Crevald

    LEGAL SUPPORT

  • Lloyd Taylor

    LEGAL SUPPORT

  • Abi Townsend

    LEGAL SUPPORT

  • 5 star reviews

    “I reached out to Shane and his team for support to gain contact with my daughter. He made the whole process completely stress free. His professionalism and knowledge resulted in a positive outcome in my case, achieving exactly what I requested. I would highly recommend him.”

    — Duane, Birmingham

  • Amazing feedback

    “A Fathers Friend has kept me sane when needed and has guided me very well. I spoke to a solicitor over two years ago who quoted me thousands on a retainer before they would even speak with me. Within a week of my initial consultation with A Father’s Friend I had been through mediation and had a clear plan of action.”

    — Ollie, Bedfordshire

  • See what our clients say

    “After having lost contact with my with child and going through a very stressful time I was recommended to Shane and (A Fathers friend limited) to get my process sorted.

    He was very professional, diligent and calming because in these circumstances things can be very agitated and emotional and he was there for me anytime I have a question to ask or a concern to be raised so therefore without him I don’t know where I would have been today . Thank you again Shane.”

    — Ainsworth, Birmingham

  • A Father's Friend

    “After the relationship broke down with my son’s mother, we couldn’t agree on the living arrangements. Social Services got involved, and during this time my son’s mother moved unannounced and I had no idea where she had taken him or no way to contact her.

    A Father’s Friend supported me with the process of gaining access to my son again as quickly as possible.”

    — Aaron, Leicestershire

  • Here to help

    “I really could not have got this far without your help and expertise. I honestly can’t thank you Shane and your team enough for helping me through this very difficult time.”

    — Lloyd, Nottingham

Need Support? Get In Touch

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We can have a chat about your situation and match one of our fixed price services to suit your child arrangement needs. Click here to view our fixed price services.

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