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What Counts As Harassment In Family Law Cases?

Whether a couple is separating, divorcing, resolving financial matters, or dealing with arrangements for children, emotions can run high and communication can sometimes become difficult.…

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Psychological Assessments In Family Law Cases

Psychological assessments can play a significant role in helping the court understand issues that may not be immediately obvious from witness statements or oral evidence…

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Your Legal Options If Your Spouse Has Accessed Your Emails During Divorce

One issue that is increasingly being seen by family solicitors during divorce is one spouse accessing the other’s private emails or online accounts. This can…

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What Happens To Loaned Money On Divorce: Returned, Retained, Or Divided?

Money that has been loaned during a relationship can become one of the most contentious issues in divorce proceedings because what looks straightforward on paper…

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Can Trusts Be Used To Protect Assets On Divorce?

When people think about divorce and financial negotiations, couples often wonder whether a trust can be used to protect their assets from being divided. It…

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The Risks Of Being A Litigant In Person In A Family Law Case

Family breakdown often comes with emotional strain, uncertainty about the future and, in many cases, significant financial pressure. With this in mind, it is hardly…

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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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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

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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.

Christine Nugent

Managing Director, Business Travel

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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.

Paul McGowan

Principal Solicitor, Collingwood Legal

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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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