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Post-Separation Acquired Wealth: Who Gets What In The Divorce Settlement?

When a couple separates, life often continues to move forward, new opportunities arise, jobs change, savings grow, and sometimes, new wealth is created. But what…

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The Do’s And Don’ts Of Accessing Your Own Money Before You Divorce

When a relationship breaks down, questions about money and assets quickly become a central issue, particularly what each spouse can or cannot do with their…

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Documenting Your Spouse’s Parenting Behaviours Pre Divorce: Why, When, And How?

Divorce is seldom just a legal process, especially when children are involved. So when your relationship breaks down you might decide to gather accurate, contemporaneous…

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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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Concealing A New Partner: The Legal Implications On Maintenance Or Variation Orders

In England  and Wales, maintenance orders and other financial remedy orders made on divorce or dissolution may be varied if there are material changes in…

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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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The Effect Of Changes In Tax Law On Financial Settlements And Spousal Maintenance

Tax changes announced in Budgets or during the parliamentary year can materially alter the practical and financial outcome of divorce settlements and ongoing spousal maintenance.…

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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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Divorce & Multi-Generational Family Homes: What Are the Issues?

Divorce is rarely straightforward, but when a family home accommodates multiple generations—grandparents, adult children, or other relatives—the legal and practical complexities multiply significantly. The intersection…

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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 To Consider When Divorcing A Spouse Who’s in the Armed Forces Overseas

Divorce is rarely straightforward, but the process can be even more complex when one spouse is serving in the armed forces abroad. For families in…

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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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Former Family Law Barrister

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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.

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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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