by Zoe Towlson | Apr 30, 2026 | Churchers News, Industry News, tax-trusts-team
What is Domicile Domicile is a legal principle rooted in common law that links an individual to a particular legal system, specifically the country they regard as their permanent or indefinite home. It differs from residence, which simply tracks where a person happens...
by Zoe Towlson | Apr 2, 2026 | child-law-team, Churchers News
What is Legal Aid? Legal Aid is a government‑funded scheme that can assist with the costs of legal advice, mediation, and representation. It is typically available for cases involving domestic abuse, child protection, or family mediation. How much money can I earn to...
by Zoe Towlson | Mar 31, 2026 | Churchers News
We bid farewell to John Cregan as he retires from the firm. John initially qualified as a barrister before transitioning to a solicitor in the 1990s. He later became a partner at Bolitho Way. Bolitho Way merged with Churchers, and since then, John has remained an...
by Zoe Towlson | Mar 26, 2026 | Churchers News, divorce-cohabitation-team
In April 2022, the divorce law in England and Wales changed so that it is now an easier and more streamlined process to obtain a divorce. Often, these divorce applications are completed without legal representation and are frequently completed before a financial...
by Zoe Towlson | Mar 26, 2026 | Churchers News, divorce-cohabitation-team
Under the Child Support Act 1991, the courts are usually not able to make child maintenance orders where the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) has jurisdiction. However, where there is exactly 50/50 shared care, the CMS cannot make an assessment. The CMS can only act...