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New Powers to Prevent Sham Marriages

Best female lawyer in Newcastle and Hexham, Lucinda Connell, Senior Solicitor with Major Family Law, top leading family lawyers states new powers to enable the Home…

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Trade Association for McKenzie Friends Introduces New Rules

Leading North East’s female family law specialist, Lucinda Connell of Major Family Law, Newcastle’s best divorce and children’s specialist lawyers, comments the Society of Professional McKenzie…

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Modern Family: Spotlight on Children

Joanne Major, Principal of Top Divorce and Family Law Specialists, Major Family Law states in Accent: in April of this year, new legislation came into…

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From minor to Major: The ups and downs of running a business as a woman

Major  Family Law, North East’s leading Divorce and Family Law specialists, comment in the North East Times: As Major Family Law celebrates 5 years in…

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Is maintenance a meal ticket?

Rebecca Tarn, Solicitor with Top North East Divorce and Children Specialists, Major Family Law comments in the North East Times when a marriage ends, there…

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Closer Lawyer Mediator Collaboration is Key to Brighter Future, says NFM

Lucinda Connell, Senior Solicitor with North East’s leading Divorce and Family Law Specialists, Major Family Law, states National Family Mediation, which is the largest provider…

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No Legal Representation for 60% of Parents in Children Cases

Lucinda Connell,  Senior Solicitor with Leading Divorce and Family Law Specialists, Major Family Law, states two out of three parents involved in court proceedings concerning…

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Building bridges to success

Top North East Family Law Specialists, Major Family Law feature in the Journal as follows: Celebrating its 5th year in business, Major Family Law is…

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Some good advice

Anna Hunter,  Director at Major Family Law, the Leading Divorce and Family Law Specialists in the North East comments in Accent magazine: When should I see…

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Leading the way in top flight advice

Leading lawyer, Joanne Major of Legal 500 Top Tier Firm, Major Family Law comments that the latest edition of the Legal 500 was published on…

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Major Family Law Appoints New Director

Leading family law practice, Major Family Law, is delighted to announce the appointment to director of longest serving associate solicitor, Anna Hunter. Anna joined Major…

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Taking the heat out of family disputes: Early neutral elevations

Lucinda Connell,  Senior Solicitor at Major Family Law, the North East’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialists, comments in the North East times: It has been…

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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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