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What Do I Need To Disclose About My Business When I Divorce?

For many business owners, divorce brings a particular kind of anxiety that goes beyond the usual financial concerns. The family home, savings, and pensions are…

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How Is A Company Valued As Part Of A Divorce Settlement?

When a marriage breaks down and one or both spouses have an interest in a business, it can be difficult to establish what that company…

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What Information Can Your Employer Be Asked To Provide During Your Divorce?

Divorce is a deeply personal process, and for many people one of the biggest worries is maintaining their privacy. It is not unusual for someone…

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How Is Pension Offsetting Calculated In Divorce?

When couples divorce, pensions are often one of the most misunderstood aspects of the assets available for division. Unlike cash sitting in a bank account…

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Unusual Bank Account Activity To Look Out For (Or To Avoid) Before Divorce

When a marriage begins to break down, financial behaviour often changes long before divorce proceedings formally start. One spouse may begin withdrawing large sums of…

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Can I Claim Legal Costs From My Ex For Our Divorce?

One of the most common assumptions people make when going through a divorce is that the person in the wrong will automatically be ordered to…

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Can Secretly Recorded Conversations Be Used As Evidence in Divorce or Children Disputes?

Secret recordings have become increasingly common in divorce and children disputes, largely because of how easy it is to record conversations on a phone. Many…

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Can A Parent Refuse Overnight Stays For Their Child And The Other Parent?

For some, a child staying overnight with their ex-spouse feels like a natural extension of shared parenting, but for others, it raises deep concerns about…

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Can One Parent Refuse Therapy Or Counselling For A Child After Separation?

One area that increasingly causes disagreement when parents separate is whether a child should attend therapy or counselling. It might sound like a straightforward welfare…

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Does A Shorter Marriage Affect The Divorce Settlement?

The length of a marriage can have a noticeable influence on how a financial settlement is approached on divorce, although there is no strict rule…

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Enforcing Spousal Maintenance Payments: What Are Your Options?

Spousal maintenance, sometimes referred to as periodical payments, regularly appears as one of the most sensitive aspects of a financial settlement following divorce. While an…

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Can A Clean Break Order Be Reopened After Divorce?

For separating couples, the idea of a clean break carries reassurance that financial ties have been severed and they are free to move forward without…

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I’ve always been hugely impressed by Joanne Major’s drive, vision, and meticulous attention to detail. I’m not surprised, therefore, that Joanne and her dedicated team of lawyers and support staff have rapidly gained recognition as one of the most forward-looking, innovative, client-focussed family practices in the country.

JR

Former Family Law Barrister

“A wealth of collaborative experience”

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.

Christine Nugent

Managing Director, Business Travel

“Family lawyer of high calibre and drive”

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.

Paul McGowan

Principal Solicitor, Collingwood Legal

“Both knowledgeable and approachable family lawyers”

We are happy to endorse the services provided by Joanne Major and the team at Major Family Law, Ponteland. We have a number of mutual clients who speak very highly of them. They are both knowledgeable and approachable family lawyers who are clearly client focussed.

Andrew Morgan

Partner, Nicholson & Morgan

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