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20/03/2026

What an honour to be invited and seated in a box at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal Navy Mountbatten Festival of Music as a result of Central Law Groups work for Armed Forces. Amazing experience.

03/09/2025

Our Broken Family Court System This week, Karen Farrow of this firm completed a matter where a child is now obliged to remain with the parent who removed her, without permission, because of delays in the Court system. Two and a half years of delays. Because one section of the Court failed to pass on...

29/04/2025

Avenue Child Contact Centre are delighted to have been award the Kings Award for Voluntary Services, which is an MBE for the charity. We were presented with the award by Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, on Monday 14th April at our celebration evening at Porters. This was also att...

19/03/2025

Huge congratulations to Avenue Child Contact Centre in Westcliff for being awarded an MBE from the King for the work they do - so well deserved.

29/01/2025

21/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year 🎄✨️

09/03/2024

All of us here at Central Law are wishing Oliver Bearman (Chelmsford local) the best in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 🇸🇦

26/01/2024

Here at Central Law we know the immense benefits that the mediation process has during family proceedings. Therefore, we are strong supporters of Family Mediation Week 2024.

Join us in celebrating the incredible benefits of family mediation! 🌟 This week, we shed light on how this transformative process can strengthen familial bonds and pave the way for a brighter future.

🤝 1. Communication Reinvented: Family mediation provides a safe space for open dialogue, fostering effective communication and understanding among family members. 🗣️💬

💙 2. Empowerment through Collaboration: Families work together to find solutions, empowering everyone involved and ensuring that decisions are made collectively. 🌈🤝

🌐 3. Preservation of Relationships: Mediation focuses on preserving relationships, acknowledging the emotional ties that bind families. It's about healing rather than dividing.

🔄 4. Efficient and Cost-Effective: Compared to legal battles, family mediation is often more efficient and cost-effective, saving time, money, and emotional stress. ⏰

🌟 5. Tailored Solutions: Mediation allows families to create unique, personalised solutions that meet their specific needs and circumstances.

Share your own experiences or thoughts on the benefits of family mediation using . Let's inspire others to embrace this positive approach in resolving family conflicts and building stronger connections.

01/12/2023

Read below on the reality of family court going into 2024.

24/11/2023

🚨The Importance of Court Orders and Why They Should be Abided:🚨

In the family courts, it's crucial that both parents respect and follow court orders. 📄These orders exist to protect the best interests of the children involved.

Courts are serious about enforcing these orders and ensuring that they are upheld. 🧑‍⚖️ Non-compliance can result in penalties, such as fines, community orders, or even imprisonment. 💷🚔

This was the case in Raza v Gall [2023], in which the court order that if Ms Gall failed to comply with the terms of suspension, she would serve 14 days in prison, which represented 50% of the initial 28-day term.

This was after her failure to attend several hearings, in which the Judge deemed she the seriousness of the breach and her lack of contribution posed a negative effect to her child.

🔍 Court Orders are there to: 🔍
1) Provide Stability: Court orders establish routines and expectations, providing children with a sense of stability and security during challenging times.🏠
2) Protect Children’s Best Interests: Court orders are crafted with the children's well-being in mind, ensuring their physical, emotional, and psychological needs are met.👩‍👦👨‍👧
3) Reduce Conflict: Adhering to court orders can minimise conflicts between parents, creating a more peaceful environment for children to thrive 🤝

📣So BOTH parents must ABIDE by court orders to avoid the repercussions that are being deployed by the courts.📣