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Shroud of secrecy over fertility clinic application

In an unusual case, the relatives of an unidentified deceased person have applied to the High Court for access to records held by a British…

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Muslim marriages ‘not legally valid’

Traditional Muslim marriages hold no validity in English law, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Muslim marriages, often referred to by the Arabic term nikah,…

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Legacy Child Support Agency cases drop by 80,000

Despite being officially replaced by the Child Maintenance Service nearly seven years ago, a substantial number of legacy Child Support Agency (CSA) cases remain live.…

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Family Division President begins ‘transparency review’

Family Division President Sir Andrew McFarlane has launched a new review of ‘transparency’ measures within the family courts. Greater public and media access to family…

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Government announces further divorce centre closures

The government has announced plans to close two further regional divorce courts less than four years after they were opened. ‘Divorce centres’ in Port Talbot,…

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Government brings no fault divorce back to parliament

The government has reintroduced a bill to create “no fault” divorce in England and Wales. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill was initially brought to…

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Northern Ireland legalises same sex marriage

Northern Ireland has become the final part of the United Kingdom to legalise same sex marriage. Couples in the Province can now register their intention…

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First female Supreme Court President retires

Lady Hale, the first female President of the Supreme Court, has retired after two years and three months in the role. She has been succeeded…

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Reflections on a decade of change in family law

Today is not only the last day of the year: it is the last day of the decade that began on January 1 2010. Our…

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McKenzie Friends ‘mislead’ family litigants

Unqualified courtroom advisors can provide litigants with biased and misleading advice, researchers have claimed. McKenzie Friends provide assistance to ‘litigants in person’: people who are…

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As one door closes, another opens

In this special blog, Major Family Law Legal Assistant Arabella Lawler explains how she came to work for the firm Someone wise once said that…

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Heterosexual civil partnerships: the other side of equality

Earlier this month a door that has long been closed was finally opened: heterosexual couples can now enter civil partnerships as an alternative to marriage…

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“Hugely impressed by Joanne Major’s drive, vision, and meticulous attention to detail”

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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