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Take a Gamble on Child Maintenance

Newcastle and Hexham’s Specialist Children’s lawyer with Major Family Law, Lucinda Connell reports does money received from gambling wins constitute taxable income for child maintenance…

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McKenzie Friends to be Regulated?

Lucinda Connell, Family Law Specialist with Hexham and Northumberland’s leading Divorce and Family Law Specialists, Major Family Law states with the lack of availability of…

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President calls for “no fault” divorce and separation of finances

Newcastle and Northumberland’s top divorce specialists, Major Family Law  commented Sir James Munby, the President of the Family Division of the High Court, called last…

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New online tool for Child Maintenance

Rebecca Tarn, solicitor with Major Family Law, Hexham, Northumberland and Newcastle’s leading family law specialists comments in December 2012 the government introduced the new gross…

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Major Changes for the Newcastle Family Court

Newcastle and Northumberland’s Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Joanne Major, states in the North East Times that Family Lawyers are bracing themselves for a sea…

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Major changes to the family courts as mediation awareness becomes compulsory

Northumberland and Hexham’s Leading Divorce Specialist, Joanne Major of Major Family Law, comments in the Journal that today the family justice system gets a major…

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Major changes for the family courts

Rebecca Tarn,  a solicitor with Newcastle and Hexham’s Leading Divorce Specialist solicitors, Major Family Law comments from 22nd April 2014 the much anticipated “Single Family…

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Major Changes for Family Court

Family lawyers are bracing themselves for a sea change in the way that the family court system works; these changes will come into force from…

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North East law firms launch national mediation initiative

Newcastle’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialists, Major Family Law comment on an article in the Journal: A group of seven leading North East divorce and…

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Breaking the silence: Clare’s Law discloses when there’s a history of domestic abuse

Lucinda Connell, Senior Solicitor with Newcastle and Hexham’s Specialist family law firm, Major Family Law, comments in the North East Times that International Women’s Day…

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Staying Power Doesn’t Mean Standing Still

Leading Newcastle and Hexham Divorce Specialist, Joanne Major comments in the North East Times on 1st April, I celebrated 5 years in business as Major…

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Splitting Up? Put Kids First –New Online Service

Newcastle and Hexham’s Best Children’s Lawyer, Lucinda Connell reports an innovative free online service from relationship charity OnePlusOne was launched in January 2014 to help…

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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”

Jonathan Dunkley is a credit to Major Family Law and his Profession. In a world very alien to my own, his expertise, professionalism and clarity during the entire difficult process made me feel confident and reassured my case was in his capable hands. His support, confidence, and knowledge of his subject area were second to none. Jonathan achieved exactly the outcome that I had hoped for. A huge weight has now been lifted from my shoulders as my case has been successfully concluded. I cannot recommend Jonathan highly enough.

Sean Elliott

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“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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