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Major Family Law is Modern Family Law.

Article in the North East Times The recent publication of the Legal 500 once again confirmed Major Family Law as a first tier firm and…

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“Top of the table” in Chambers and Partners 2013

It has been a successful three months for Major Family Law, which saw the Firm rated “top of the tree” in this year’s Legal 500…

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Yes, it is possible to have a Dignified Divorce.

Article in Tyne Valley Express Family law is changing. When I first trained as a solicitor it was normal for a client experiencing family difficulties…

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For richer, for poorer, ‘til death do us part…?

Article published in North East Times One area of matrimonial finance that causes great contention amongst divorcing couples is spousal maintenance. In many parts of…

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Pay As You Go

In these times of austerity when disposable income is being squeezed ever more tightly, law firms should be rethinking the way in which they bill…

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Major Family Law and Team DR (Dispute Resolution)– Going for Gold

Last week, Resolution ran a national awareness raising campaign, Family Dispute Resolution Week to inform the public about the non-court based options for divorce and…

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Family arbitration an effective alternative to litigation?

Family arbitration is an alternative means of resolving disputes relating to finance or property outside of a formal court process. Arbitration has been used extensively…

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Major Family Law is Modern Family Law

The publication of the Legal 500 has once again confirmed Major Family Law as a first tier firm and commended Joanne Major as being one…

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Dispute Resolution Week 2012

This week is the first Family Dispute Resolution week which has been instigated by Resolution, an organisation of 6500 lawyers in England and Wales, who…

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Old enough to know better?

Article published in North East Times More people over 60 are divorcing than any other social group. You may consider divorce over 60 as indicative…

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Major Changes ahead for the Family Justice System

Earlier in the Summer, proposals to change the adversarial nature of family courts and speed up cases in England and Wales were published in a…

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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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