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Divorce And Financial Disclosure Challenges When A Spouse Is Paid In Cash

If you are going through a separation or divorce and your partner earns part, or all, of their income in cash, the financial side can…

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Divorce for NHS Workers: Key Financial and Family Law Issues To Consider

Although divorce is stressful for most people, the nature of NHS employment which incorporates shift-based work, complicated pension rules, and a plethora of salary enhancements,…

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Uncovering, Disclosing & Valuing Digital Assets During Divorce

In many ways, the legal framework has stayed the same for many years with bank accounts, homes, pensions and business interests still forming the backbone…

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How A Parent’s Mental Health Can Affect Child Arrangements & Custody

In family law, mental health in itself is never the issue, with countless parents living with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder or trauma while raising…

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Identifying Faked Digital Evidence In Divorce And Family Law Cases

Not so long ago, disputes in divorce proceedings tended to revolve around bank statements, diaries, or hand-written letters. Today, this looks very different because almost…

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Divorcing A Self-Employed Director Who Keeps Their Funds In The Business

Anyone divorcing a self-employed partner will already know that the financial side rarely follows a straight line. But when that spouse is a self-employed director, the…

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Divorcing A Gambling Addict And How To Protect Yourself

When one partner struggles with a gambling addiction, the breakdown of a marriage can be complex and emotionally draining. Beyond the pain of betrayal and…

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Divorcing After Many Years Separated What To Consider

For some couples, separation isn’t a single moment but a slow drift apart where lives diverge, homes are divided, and years can pass before anyone…

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When Separated Parents Cannot Agree On Their Child’s Special Educational Needs

When parents separate, decisions about their children’s upbringing can pose problems because the situation is so emotionally charged. But add in the complexities surrounding children with…

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Costs Order In Family Proceedings: When And How Might It Apply?

When it comes to family law proceedings in England and Wales, one of the most commonly misunderstood areas is the issue of costs orders, which includes…

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Can A Child Refuse Contact With Their Parent, And What Can The Parent Do?

As with most things, the answer to the above question is not straightforward as a child’s age is just one of several factors the family…

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Divorcing But The House Won’t Sell: What Are The Options?

Getting divorced is complicated, but when the family home has been on the market for a while and has failed to sell, an emotionally fraught…

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Former Family Law Barrister

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Joanne Major has a wealth of collaborative experience. Her delivery is strong and confident with a no nonsense approach that I came to trust. This is invaluable when clarity and action is required. Major Family Law were highly recommended to me and I would have no hesitation to pass that recommendation on.

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Having worked with Joanne Major at a large commercial firm some years ago, I am aware she is a family lawyer of high calibre and drive. During a short period of time she has put together an excellent team of intelligent, approachable lawyers who deliver first rate family law services to clients. We as a firm are happy to recommend them.

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Principal Solicitor, Collingwood Legal

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Andrew Morgan

Partner, Nicholson & Morgan

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