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Financial divorce courts extended to eight new areas

Experimental courts specialising in financial settlements following divorce have been opened in eight new areas. Following the success of a single pilot court which has…

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Justice Secretary predicts divorce spike

The removal of fault from the divorce process could lead to a temporary spike in the number of couples ending their marriage, Justice Secretary David…

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Surrogacy law is outdated, claims Law Commission

Current laws on surrogate motherhood are out of date and should be changed, the head of the Law Commission has claimed. In a newly published…

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Government has ‘no plans to take family and civil cases entirely online’

The Government has no plans to force litigants in family and other civil cases to exclusively use online courts, a spokesman for the Ministry of…

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Female victims of domestic violence more at risk of mental illness

Women who have been abused or attacked by their partners are 300 per cent more likely to struggle with their mental health later in life…

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‘No fault’ divorce finally in sight

In what will be the biggest change in divorce law for 50 years, the Government has committed itself to introducing “no fault divorce” with new…

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Fortune Favours the Bold

Major Family Law, the fastest growing niche Family Law and Divorce firm in the North East celebrated its 10th year in business in January. Founded…

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Addressing divorced women losing out on shared pension wealth?

Are divorced women facing an impending pension crisis? Recent research has shown that women aren’t claiming the shared pension wealth they are entitled to during…

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Don’t Settle with Second Best

Celebrating its 10th year in business this month, Major Family Law is a force to be reckoned with in the family law arena. The progressive…

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Government rejects rescindment of divorce fee rise

“Help is available to those who qualify under the fee remissions scheme, known as Help with Fees, which helps to ensure that those who are…

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Parental Responsibility

As we move towards the close of this glorious summer we turn our thoughts towards darker nights, cosy nights in watching “Strictly” and for those…

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Guide to Child Maintenance Law

What is Child Maintenance? If you divorce your partner but you share a child together, you are responsible for the financial support of the child.…

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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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