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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.

Divorcees Need Proper Pension Planning

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments a recent study by Phoenix Group warns that divorcing women need a better understanding of pension…

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Domestic Violence (1) v England (0)

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments researchers from Lancaster University report that domestic abuse increases during England World Cup football matches…

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Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist host Family Law Tweetup 19 September 2013

Please see news piece in New Law Journal re Family Law Tweetup http://www.newlawjournal.co.uk/nlj/content/family-law-tweet  

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Freshers, Fees & Funding: Maintenance for University aged children

Newcastle’s Top Children’s Family Law Specialist comments in The North East Times It’s that time of the year again when Britain’s motorways are littered with cars…

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5 Star Family Firm brings National Recognition to Region

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments in the Journal It’s easy to overlook the fact that Major Family Law is, in business…

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Top Tier Rankings in the 2013 Legal 500

The North East’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments the 2013 UK edition of the Legal 500 is published today amidst fanfares,…

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Happy Alternative Divorce

The North East’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments it may seem strange using “happy” to describe divorce but many couples who…

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Are we on trend?

Newcastle’s Top Children’s Specialist, Lucinda Connell comments the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) has published its figures highlighting the changing trends…

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Lucinda Connell joins Major Family Law

Top North East Children’s Specialist Lawyer, Lucinda Connell comments in the North East Times Lucinda Connell is an experienced Family Law Solicitor who has recently…

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UK Family Courts “appalling” says jilted husband

The North East’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments property tycoon, Elie Taktouk, has spoken out  after an unsuccessful appeal against a…

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Newcastle’s Top Niche law firm welcomes a new ‘family’ member

Top North East Divorce and Family Law Specialists comment in the Morpeth Herald A NICHE North East legal firm is continuing its rapid expansion by…

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Urgent Action Needed Due to Surge in Litigants in Person

The North East’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Lucinda Connell comments Government figures show that 623,000 of the one million people who previously benefitted…

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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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