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New Child Maintenance Rules In Force Since 30th June 2014

North East’s leading specialist children lawyer, Lucinda Connell states new child maintenance regulations which came into force on 30th June 2014 mean that most parents…

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Let’s settle this once and for all

Joanne Major, Principal of the leading divorce and family law practice in the North East comments in the Accent magazine a man in a film once…

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It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over: Making Financial Claims After Divorce

Leading Family Law Divorce Specialists, Major Family Law state in the North East Times there is a common misconception that once you are divorced, that…

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Modern Family New Law; New Approach

Top divorce and family law solicitor in Newcastle and Hexham, Joanne Major states 22 April 2014 saw the implementation of the largest reform of the…

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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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Surge in Inquiries about Pre-nuptial Agreements

Newcastle and Hexham’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialist, Lucinda Connell states the Telegraph has reported that family law firms have seen ‘a surge 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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“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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