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Stay up to date with everything going on in Major Family Law and in the family law sector. Our team provide some of the latest insights on everything based around divorce, children and family law matters.

We’re all going on a…

For family lawyers, this can be a busy time of year as often issues arise for separated parents when they mention to the other the…

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Whats in a Name

It can often be difficult to separate a surname from a sense of identity and the feeling of being part of a family unit. Indeed…

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Getting a Legal Separation Agreement

Similarly to divorce, a legal separation allows you to live separately from your partner. In addition, you will still need to consider negotiating your finances,…

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Fathers’ Rights & Parental Responsibility

This means those with parental responsibility have the legal right and duty to care for their child. If you have father parental responsibility, it is…

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Welcoming Prince Louis!

The young Royals also celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary. Whereas many choose the traditional route to enter into a legally binding marriage before having a family, a report by…

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Reflecting on a journey

Niche Family Law Practices are now becoming widespread across the U.K. as an alternative, more bespoke way of offering specialist family law advice rather than…

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Grandparents’ Rights

Unfortunately, if a marriage has broken down, it can be common for contact between grandparents and their grandchild to be reduced or stopped completely. Getting…

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Night and Day, A Brief History of Time, Double Bridezilla and Gay Divorce Statistics

In a week where we celebrate the life of Stephen Hawking, one of Britain’s greatest ever scientists, my fondest memory is somewhat lighter than a…

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How to Get a Divorce

Are You Eligible for Divorce? If you have been married for one year and your marriage is legally recognised in the UK (including same-sex marriage),…

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Lasting Impact

Tributes were recently paid to the late Princess Diana on the 20th anniversary of her passing. I vividly remember the day that this tragedy shocked…

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Arbitration the privatisation of the Court system?

Sadly, not all cases can be agreed in this way. The very nature of our family law legislation allows for a broad discretion to be…

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Virtually Unreal Progress

Read what our South East based Consultant, Lewis Hulatt, of Major Family Law, the best family and divorce lawyers, says in the Luxe magazine this…

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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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