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...
by Zoe Towlson | Jun 15, 2023 | Churchers News
Being a Landlord holds many responsibilities. One is to ensure Tenants are given all the required information at the start of the tenancy to make sure the tenancy is legal and valid. Below is a list of the information a Landlord should give to a Tenant before the...