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NIeki Shaw

Nik is a family and child protection lawyer with more than 13 years of experience representing both professionals and parents within the family justice system. Throughout her legal career, she has specialised in safeguarding children, domestic abuse, child protection, separation and high-conflict family proceedings. In 2023, she founded LegallyNik, an online platform dedicated to making family law accessible, compassionate and practical for ordinary parents. Through educational content, consultations and advocacy, she has built a highly engaged community of hundreds of thousands of parents across social media, collectively reaching millions of views each month.

Nik regularly speaks and writes on topics relating to family law, children's welfare and modern parenting, and is a sought-after podcast guest, commentator and educator. Her work is driven by a commitment to ensuring that parents feel informed, empowered and less alone when navigating separation and the family justice system. Through her writing, content and advocacy, Nik's mission is simple: to bridge the gap between legal expertise and real-life experience, helping parents move from crisis to confidence while keeping their children's wellbeing at the heart of every decision.

What sets Nik apart is her ability to combine professional expertise with lived experience. As a single mother navigating many of the same challenges faced by her audience, she understands first-hand the emotional, financial and practical realities of raising children after separation. Her content focuses on co-parenting, parallel parenting, family court proceedings, post-separation abuse, coercive control and rebuilding life after relationship breakdown. Known for her warm, direct and relatable style, she has become a trusted voice for parents seeking both practical guidance and emotional reassurance during some of the most difficult periods of their lives.