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Biggest UK Divorce Payout

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments following the breakdown of a marriage of 17 years, Mrs Justice King has awarded a…

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Separated parents it’s a tricky business

Newcastle’s Top Children’s Specialist lawyer, Anna Hunter comments on Friday 16th August 2013 the popular television programme “Daybreak” looked at the impact of conflict between…

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Happy Birthday Jane!

Today we are celebrating the 50th birthday of our Office Manager, Jane Henderson. A cornerstone of the success of our practice, Jane has worked with…

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What’s in a name?

The North East’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Lucinda Connell comments that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as…

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Silver Wedding or “Silver” Divorce

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments divorce statistics produced by the ONS show that whilst the overall number of people getting…

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Does Divorce Make You Happy?

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major says the answer is probably – especially if you are a woman.  It is unlikely that any…

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Divorce in 70 Seconds

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Lucinda Connell comments it was widely reported in the press that Nigella Lawson’s marriage of 10 years to…

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The Autumn Years

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments in the Tyne Valley Express It’s usually around now that there’s a grudging acceptance that summer…

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Sun, sea and separation

Newcastle’s Top Children’s Lawyer Specialist, Anna Hunter comments in the North East Times With the long school break upon us, the British holiday season reaches…

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Lucinda Connell, Senior Solicitor joins Major Family Law

North East niche family law practice, Major Family Law, is delighted to welcome Lucinda Connell to the team from 22nd July 2013. Lucinda qualified as…

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The step-parenting trap

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialists comment in the North East Times Who remembers The Brady Bunch? The US television series featuring a large “blended”…

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It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons ~ Johann Schiller ~

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major comments in theTyne Valley Express The school summer holidays are upon us! That time of the year…

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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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