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When is an agreement not an agreement?

Joanne Major, Principal and leading female solicitor of Major Family Law, the North East’s divorce and family law specialists, comments in this month’s Northern Insight:…

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Latest statistics show a fall in divorce in recent years

Rebecca Tarn, Top Divorce Lawyer of Major Family Law, Newcastle’s best family law specialists, comments: The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show…

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Birth of children within marriage or civil partnership is still the most common family unit

Rebecca Tarn, specialist solicitor at Major Family Law, the North East’s best family law firm, states: According to the Office for National Statistics (Births by…

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Divorcing couple must destroy embryos

Rebecca Tarn, Leading Female Solicitor at Major Family Law, the top divorce and family law specialists, Newcastle states: A divorced woman has been told by…

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Disappointing Arrears Figures for Child Maintenance Service

Lucinda Connell, Senior Solicitor with Major Family Law, the North East’s top family law specialists, comments new figures from the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) reveal…

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Family Court Sends Strong Message Over Non-Disclosure

Lucinda Connell, leading female lawyer at Major Family Law, divorce and family law specialists in Ponteland, comments a recent family case heard in the High Court highlights…

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Please sir I want some more!

Joanne Major, Leading lawyer in the North East and Principal of niche specialist family law firm, Major Family Law,  comments in the Luxe magazine if…

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Some major advice

Anna Hunter, Director at Major Family Law, the Divorce and Family Law Specialists, Ponteland gives some major advice in this month’s Northern Insight as follows:…

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Til death us do part…?

Lucinda Connell, Senior Solicitor at Major Family Law, North East’s Divorce and Family Law Specialists, comments in the Northern Insight this month much has been…

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Experts innovating with the times

Major Family Law, Divorce and Family Law specialists based in Ponteland, Newcastle comment in The Legal 500 Annual review of the region’s top law firm…

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In the name of change

Anna Hunter, Director with Major Family Law, Specialist Divorce and children lawyers, Ponteland holds a Question and Answer column today in the Journal: Dear Anna…

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What are my responsibilities?

Anna Hunter, Director with Major Family Law, Specialist Divorce and children lawyers, Ponteland holds a Question and Answer column today in the Journal: Dear Anna…

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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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