Earlier this year the Law Society became the first regulatory body to issue guidance to the UK Legal profession regarding the use of social media. The Law Society, it appears, is particularly concerned about the blurring of distinctions between public and private social media and urges practices to consider introducing a social media policy for… read more
Article from the North East Times
“Divorce is a game played by lawyers” Carey Grant
Like most, I was taught it’s not the winning but the taking part that counts. Good advice but most lawyers I know, family ones or otherwise, would say they are fundamentally programmed and trained to pull out the stops… read more
Article in Tyne Valley Express
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is not usually uppermost in people’s minds when their relationship breaks down. However, for couples who are in business together, own properties other than the one in which they live, or have other assets such as share portfolios, it needs to be a consideration. It is… read more
Thursday 19th April saw the first dedicated Family Law Tweetup at One Alfred Place (@onealfredplace), a contemporary Private Members Club in the heart of London’s West End. For those not familiar with the term, a “TweetUp” is a Twitterism for “Meet Up” and is a gathering of Twitter users or Tweeters. It is not, as… read more
Article for the North East Times
As a firm located on the cusp of Northumberland we frequently advise clients on cross border divorces, where one or both spouse have lived or remaining living in Scotland. What many do not realise is that despite the close proximity of our kilt wearing neighbours, their laws relating to… read more
Article from The North East Times
Is it possible to juggle parenthood and work? Gywneth Paltrow recently commented: “women who want children should be stay at home mothers”. Although her statement suggests Gywneth is somewhat divorced from the reality of most people’s lives she sparked off renewed debate for parents: to work or not to… read more
Article from Hexham Courant
An increasing number of couples are choosing to marry abroad. A variety of reasons are given for this trend: it tends to be cheaper than marrying in the UK, good weather can be guaranteed and the honeymoon can start immediately. But is it legal?
Even if you’ve booked your overseas wedding… read more
Article from The Journal
“The difference between a divorce and a legal separation is that a legal separation gives a husband time to hide his money.” – Johnny Carson
With rising living costs and recession fears, money can cause friction in any relationship. The division of financial assets during or after a divorce, marriage annulment… read more
Article from North East Times
You’ve seen the film and read the book – divorce and relationship breakup have to be a battle, right? Wrong.
Gone are the days of talk of “taking to the cleaners” and lawyers “adding oil to the fire”. If you think this approach will get you anywhere but a painful… read more
Article from Tyne Valley Express
At this time of year, we’re all feeling a little cash-strapped and in the current economic climate, money is very much on all our minds. It is of particular importance to those affected by separation or divorce who have found themselves in new, challenging financial circumstances. I have recently met… read more
Article from The North East Times
As unemployment reaches its highest level for 20 years and with the downturn hitting women disproportionately hard, I was not at all surprised to see that more women started up their own businesses in 2011 than in any previous year. Research for online insurance broker Simply Business found a… read more
Article from The Journal
Christmas celebrations began early in Ponteland as the boss of Major Family Law hosted a sophisticated Ladies Night at Fratelli Ristoranté, Ponteland. The sparkling event, held to thank friends of Major Family Law for their continuing support and to celebrate the Firm’s “Top Tier” ranking in the Legal 500, was one… read more
Article in The North East Times
The language of family law is increasingly international. If you don’t speak it, make sure your lawyer does!
Last month Major Family law were credited as a Legal 500 first tier firm for private family work. Recognised as family law experts in the region we increasingly receive national and… read more
Article from The Tyne Valley Express
I was driving through Jesmond during the late September heatwave and couldn’t help noticing all the students out and about, without a care in the world. At first I was reminded of my own happy Student days but then remembered that being a student now comes with a hefty… read more
Article from The North East Times
Few of us can have failed to notice that the retail industry is already thinking ahead to Christmas, with many shops now selling novelty wrapping paper and cards. Although it may seem premature, it is important for separated parents to start planning Christmas early too, to consider well in… read more
Article from The Journal
Last week’s publication of the Regional Legal 500 cited Joanne Major as one of the Leading Individuals in Legal Practice. She is the only Family Lawyer to have been listed and is quoted as being “a strong communicator and a force to be reckoned with”. Similarly Major Family Law was commended:… read more
I am a second year History student at The University of York and in August 2011 I had the fantastic opportunity to undertake work experience with Major Family Law.
As soon as I arrived I felt welcome and engaged. I was introduced to Avril, an office administrator, who guided me through the daily administration tasks…. read more
Article from The Tyne Valley Express
Autumn is a beautiful time and one of noticeable change. The leaves change and the weather changes, bringing for many the buzz of the new season’s fashions. But for many others the buzz surrounds the start of an altogether different season..the sports season.
As a history graduate, I personally… read more
Article from The North East Times
It has been another remarkable year for Major Family Law. The progressive Family Law firm based in Ponteland is now the fastest growing niche practice in the region and continues to take new instructions from both the UK and abroad.
Joanne Major has recently appointed Jo Hall,… read more
Article from the North East Times
As a firm of family lawyers, we are regularly approached by clients who require assistance with complex and unique issues. This is where our skills and expertise as specialists in the field come into their own and we are able to draw upon our network of national experts, ranging… read more
