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New faces for Cafcass and the Family Division

Children’s services professional Jacky Tiotto has taken up her new role as Chief Executive of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, commonly…

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Permission granted to conduct caesarean without consent

Doctors treating a heavily pregnant women in her 30s have been given permission to conduct a caesarean section without her consent. Her obstetric team made…

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Cohabiting couples still the fastest growing family type

Cohabitation remains the fastest growing family type in the UK, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The number of households…

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Danish councils offer free relationship counselling

Nearly four out of every ten Danish councils now offer free couples therapy to local families, according to a recent survey. National daily Politiken surveyed…

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Stepsisters battle in court over order of couple’s death

The daughter of a pensioner who died three years ago has emerged victorious in an inheritance dispute with her stepsister, thanks to a little-known legal…

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India bans ‘instant’ divorce

A controversial practice allowing Muslim men in some regions to divorce their wives instantly has been banned by the Indian government. Talaq is a traditional…

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Government seeks feedback on domestic violence legislation

The government has called on survivors of domestic violence and abuse to discuss their experiences within the family court system. The Ministry of Justice is…

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New law creates guardians for missing people

A new law concerning the affairs of people who go missing will allow the appointment of a legal guardian 90 days after their disappearance. The…

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New domestic abuse bill introduced by the government

A new Domestic Abuse Bill received its first reading in the House of Commons last week. The introduction followed detailed scrutiny of the initial draft…

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No fault divorce proposed 29 years ago

Proposals for the introduction of ‘no fault’ divorce in England and Wales date as far back as 1990, Supreme Court President Lady Hale noted in…

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Retired senior family court judge considers austerity

The former President of the Family Division lamented the current state of the family courts in a recent speech. The Family Division is one of…

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Council ‘must intervene’ after couple refuse to register child

A local council must intervene, a family court Judge has ruled, after a couple refused to register the birth of their child. The London Borough…

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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.

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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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