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Government highlights coercive control in domestic abuse

What is coercive control? Coercive control is a form of emotional abuse.  It occurs when one partner in a troubled relationship, or spouse in a…

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Parental alienation “is not diagnosable”

Parental alienation is not a distinct, diagnosable syndrome, the Family Justice Council (FJC) insisted in a recently published report. The term ‘parental alienation’ refers to…

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Does AI have a place in the family courts?

If any one field can be described as right out there on the cutting edge of modern information technology, it is artificial intelligence or AI.…

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How do I find out what assets my spouse has when they pass away?

The death of a spouse is a profoundly emotional experience, and dealing with their estate can add layers of complexity and stress to an already…

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Marking 15 years in business with promotions

Northern specialists Major Family Law are proud to announce the 15th anniversary of the firm. This significant milestone marks the continuation of a remarkable journey.…

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Making sure justice is seen to be done in family law

At first glance, family affairs might seem lower stakes than ensuring that criminals receive their just deserts or that multi-million-pound property deals are completed as…

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Non-disclosure agreements and the family courts

Non-disclosure agreements or NDAs have been a mainstay of the business world for decades now, as entrepreneurs and businesses endeavour to reach advantageous agreements and…

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What are non-resident parents’ rights?

A child arrangements order sets out with whom a child should live and spend time with or otherwise have contact with any other person. The…

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On what grounds can you get full custody of your child?

The term “full custody” has had no real legal basis since before the introduction of the Children Act 1989. Over the years, the relevant terminology…

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What will the new government mean for cohabiting couples?

As a family law news site recently noted, none of the three major political parties addressed the long-standing issue of cohabitation rights in their election…

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Can a parent withhold a child’s passport from the other parent?

A child’s passport legally belongs to the child and is only being kept safe by their parents. When thinking about who should be the main…

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What happens at a family court hearing?

This article sets out the different types of hearing that you may attend in family proceedings, including the first hearing, dispute resolution appointment, fact finding…

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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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