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Award winning firm joins network

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major says we are delighted to announce that award wining firm Major Family Law will be establishing lawyer-supported mediation…

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Wife alleges bankrupt Husband had £700m assets in epic divorce battle

Newcastle’s top divorce lawyer Lucinda comments Michelle Young, the estranged wife of the recently jailed businessman, Scot Young, has brought a financial remedy claim against…

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Father committed for contempt following Failure to file Form E

The North Top family lawyer, Lucinda blogs today about a father in court proceedings for financial support brought by the mother of their two children has been…

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‘Tis the Season to be Stressed Out

Leading Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments in the Tyne Valley Express Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Every year, this…

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Major Achievements for North East Top Divorce and Family Law Specialists

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments in the North East Times The last couple of months have been monumental for niche family…

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Evidence Requirements Prevent 50% of Domestic Violence Victims Accessing Legal Aid

Newcastle’s Specialist Children’s Solicitor, Lucinda Connell comments that The Association of Lawyers for Children has reported the results of research carried out by Rights of…

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Unreasonable Behaviour Claimed in Half of All Divorces

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialists  states a new study has shown that a much higher proportion of divorces are now sought on the grounds…

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Collaborative Law

Find out more about this alternative to going to Court.

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Litigant in person assaults wife in family court proceedings

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major states a violent courtroom incident in which a man attacked his wife and was restrained by the…

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Children Ordered to Have MMR Vaccination

Newcastle’s Children’s Law Specialist, Joanne Major states A High Court judge has ordered two girls, aged 15 and 11, to have the measles, mumps and…

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20% Increase in Civil Partnership Dissolutions

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major states Figures released by the Office for National Statistics reveal the number of civil partnership dissolutions…

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A Major Appointment

In recognition of the significant role her hand-picked team play in the success of the practice, Joanne has now announced the formal appointment of her…

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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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