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The Big Freeze

Article in Family Law Journal The recent case of Gorbunova v Berezovsky [2013] EWHC 76 reminds practitioners that the use of freezing orders is a…

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Parental Alienation: When the Kids Are Not Alright

Article in the Family Law Journal “Making contact happen and, even more importantly, making contact work is one of the most difficult and contentious challenges…

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Living Together Agreements

Article in Pont News & Views “There would be no society if living together depended upon understanding each other.” Eric Hoffer The words of Eric…

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When the heart is no longer in the home

Article in the North East Times When a relationship breaks down, it has the potential to take everything down with it. The foundations upon which…

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The Kids are alright

Article in Family Law Journal Rebecca Tarn reminds us of the factors to establish in a successful Schedule 1 Children Act 1989 claim. Schedule 1…

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Major Effort from Ponteland Businesses for Comic Relief

Thanks to the hard work and persuasive powers of one Ponteland business, an entire business community came together in the spirit of Red Nose Day…

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Making a lot of silly money

Published on Thursday 21 March 2013 in Morpeth Herald SCHOOLS and businesses were painting the county red last week to play their part in Comic…

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Wives left “powerless without Legal Aid”

Article in the Journal DEPENDENT wives who gave up their jobs to care for their families could be powerless in courtroom battles when a radical…

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Goodbye to Legal Aid for those seeking a divorce

Article in North East Times In one of the biggest and most significant changes in 70 years, an act of parliament will come into force…

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Spring brings new beginnings

Article in Pont News & Views Easter comes early this year with Easter Monday falling on 1st April.  It is also April Fool’s day and…

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Time for a change?

Article in Pont News & Views After the hustle and bustle of Christmas and the celebrations of the New Year it often seems that come…

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A Change Is As Good As A Rest

Article in the North East Times January is the time when we are traditionally encouraged to change. The media cries out for us to alter…

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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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