North East law firm launches national website SplittingUp.com

Top North East law firm Major Family Law has launched a ground-breaking new website to guide people who are splitting up through the pitfalls of separation and…

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Further acclaim for Major Family Law

Major Family Law has received its 11th Top Tier ranking from respected directory the Legal 500. The assessments within each year’s edition of the Legal…

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Which country should deal with our divorce?

In most cases the answer will be England – as long as if you lived here before separation and had meaningful links to this country.…

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How old you have to be to get married in England and Wales?

At the time of writing (August 2022), the answer is 16 – but only in exceptional circumstances, if you have the permission of your parents.…

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Divorcing couples to be given three years for asset transfers

New rules set to come into force in April 2023 will mean couples who are divorcing or separating will have three years to distribute assets…

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A record-breaking year heralded by the press

A record-breaking year for Major Family Law has been heralded by Northumberland newspaper The Hexham Courant. Click here to read on!  

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Revenue up across the family law sector, new report reveals

Family law firms are enjoying a period of steady growth and rising revenues, a new report reveals. The UK Family Law Market Trends Report notes…

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I have received a court order saying I could be sent to prison

Potentially yes, you could be sent to prison, if a family court decides your failure to provide these documents is serious enough to constitute contempt…

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How do I persuade my ex to let me take the children on holiday?

You do so via negotiation and bridge-building, whenever possible. Holidays can be a flashpoint when a couple divorce or separate, especially if they have not…

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Children in a broken home By Lewis Hulatt

When you read the title, I expect most of you immediately thought of toddlers confused that daddy doesn’t live with them anymore, or grumpy teens…

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Legal questions and answers

Is there a minimum age for a child’s wishes to be considered in a family law case? As a practising family lawyer, I am often…

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What price knowledge? By Lewis Hulatt

In this special post, consultant solicitor Lewis Hulatt explores the value of professional legal advice   We solicitors get asked a lot of questions. Let’s consider two recent…

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