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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.

‘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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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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“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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