Stay up to date with everything going on in Major Family Law and in the family law sector. Our team provide some of the latest insights on everything based around divorce, children and family law matters.

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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“Don’t Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today”

Newcastle and Hexham’s Top Divorce and Family Law Specialists,  Major Family Law comments in the North East Times: We’re all guilty of procrastination, especially when it involves…

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If you can’t get over it, how do you get through it?

Newcastle and Hexham’s leading family law divorce specialist, Joanne Major comments in the Tyne Valley Express: Spring is upon us once again, traditionally the season…

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IS There Another Way?

Newcastle and Hexham’s Best Lawyer, Joanne Major comments in the North East Times:  January’s media has been full of the usual post Christmas divorce talk, claiming…

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Worrying Different Perceptions of Children and Parents on Effect of Divorce

Newcastle and Hexham’s Best Children’s Lawyer, Lucinda Connell reports a new report by Netmums suggests that separating parents are in denial about the impact their divorce…

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MoJ confirms further decline in mediation numbers

Newcastle and Hexham’s Top Divorce Lawyer Lucinda Connell reports figures obtained by Lawyer Supported Mediation from the Ministry of Justice in response to a Freedom of Information…

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What Are Your Options?

A short video showing some of the options which may be available to you:

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Who We Are

Introducing some of the Major Family Law team:

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Family Law Tweetup 2013

The second and hugely successful #familylawtweetup organised and hosted by Major Family Law in September 2013

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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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