Couples argue over child arrangements

The continuing ‘lockdown’ restrictions in response to the coronavirus pandemic have caused bitter disagreements amongst some families co-parenting children, The Guardian reports. Parents with care…

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Locked-down New Zealand restricts families and couples

New Zealand, currently in the midst of a four-week lockdown in response to the Coronavirus crisis, has issued new guidance legally prohibiting couples and families…

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From a standing start

In this special blog, Major Family Law Founder and Managing Director Joanne Major reflects on another milestone… Yesterday – April Fool’s Day 2020 – marked…

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Coronavirus

Our consultant lawyer, Rona Samuel, provides some helpful advice on the impact the COVID-19 lockdown may have on child maintenance: Where are we now with Spousal…

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The effect of lockdown on child arrangements

In what has been a very difficult week for many families, one of the key issues for separated parents has been what effect the government-mandated…

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‘Couples should move in together during virus lockdown’ says government

Couples who have not moved in together should consider doing so during the coronavirus lockdown, the government has suggested. Speaking at yesterday’s coronavirus news conference,…

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A special message from Charles

Major Family Law Consultant Solicitor Charles Waddell has a special message for all our clients during the current COVID-19 lockdown: our doors may be closed…

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Attending court: at a distance!

The continuing COVID-19 crisis means that all that court hearings will be taking place remotely for the time being.  Participating in a hearing by telephone…

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Still open for business!

Consultant solicitor Jonathan Dunkley shares his thoughts on day three of lockdown life as a remote worker…our doors may be closed but we’re still open…

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The view from my new home office

I am now, just like almost all my colleagues here at Major Family Law, working from home, alongside my husband and two teenage children. It…

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How the coronavirus restrictions affect contact

Earlier this week, the government announced a number of new measures in response to the continuing COVID-19 crisis.  This has left many families who co-parent…

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Our offices are closed but we’re still open for business

Following the government’s announcement on the evening of Monday 23 March, we have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close our offices in Ponteland with…

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