by Zoe Towlson | Jul 27, 2023 | Churchers News, Wills & Probate Team
We have all spent far more time at home than we might have liked to in recent years, but it has given us an opportunity to take stock and consider whether we are really getting the most from our home. Is it a sanctuary where we feel safe and are able to engage in...
by Zoe Towlson | Jul 20, 2023 | child-law-team, Churchers News
For many parents the thought of their child(ren) being placed on a child protection plan is extremely worrying. This article will answer some of the common questions surrounding the process. What is a Child Protection Conference? A Child Protection Conference will be...
by Zoe Towlson | Jul 18, 2023 | Buy-To-Let Team, Churchers News
A HMO (house in multiple occupancy) consists of three or more people living together as two or more households, usually sharing facilities such as kitchens and/or bathrooms. It could be a bedsit, shared house or a flat. Portsmouth City Council have decided to use...
by Zoe Towlson | Jul 13, 2023 | Churchers News, Wills & Probate Team
What is inheritance tax? Inheritance tax is a tax that may be payable from your estate when you die. Everyone has a tax-free allowance, for inheritance tax purposes, and that allowance is known as the nil rate band. The nil rate band is currently £325,000. If your...
by Zoe Towlson | Jul 6, 2023 | child-law-team, Churchers News
As childcare lawyers, one question which we are frequently asked is ‘can a social worker remove my child from my care?’ If the Local Authority/Children’s Services are involved with your family, it is very important that you understand under what circumstances your...