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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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“Always look on the bright side of life”

Article in Tyne Valley Express Back in 2005, the joy that Britain had won the right to host the Olympic games was quickly tempered by…

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How High Maintenance?

Article from the Journal Family Supplement “ Divorce is like a root canal; never wanted, sometimes needed”. (Elizabeth J Griffith) Most people either know, or…

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Summer time and the living ain’t always so easy…….

Article published in North East Times The 2012 Olympics are upon us which also means that the school summer holidays are fast approaching.  The Olympics…

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2012, the Year of Positive Patriotism

Article from The Tyne Valley Express In a special address to the nation, after the celebrations to mark her Diamond Jubilee were over, the Queen…

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Twitter ye not?

Article in North East Times Earlier this year the Law Society became the first regulatory body to issue guidance to the UK Legal profession regarding…

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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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