If you are married and have accumulated a significant amount of debt, you might be wondering, “can you file for bankruptcy without your spouse?” The answer is yes; both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies can be filed jointly or without your sp…
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Making the decision to file for bankruptcy can be stressful and overwhelming. However, it may give you peace of mind to know that there are certain asset protection strategies during bankruptcy you can use to safeguard your home and certain possessio…
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There are a lot of misconceptions about what a consumer bankruptcy is, and what it means for the people who file it. Assumptions about consumers’ faults and the process itself can make some people afraid to file for bankruptcy at all. Others may wa…
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Dealing with unpaid debts can quickly start to feel like a full-time job. If you are falling behind on your payments, or feeling stress over creditor calls, you might benefit from a consumer bankruptcy. Knowing what this tool is and how it can help y…
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Over the last few years, it may feel like everything from national crises and natural disasters to personal instability have been adding up to put economic pressure on Connecticut families. With expenses on the rise and wage increases on pause, many…
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Financial problems can strike anyone, and bankruptcy can be a useful tool when debts pile up. But if you are one of the many Connecticut residents who manages their money through a trust, you might wonder how the two will intersect. Here’s what hap…
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If you are falling behind on your mortgage or other secured loan, you may be worried about what will happen if the property goes into foreclosure. Here is an explanation of the different types of judicial foreclosure in Connecticut. By understanding…
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No one really likes to think about debt during the divorce process. It can often come up as an afterthought after child custody, support, and property division issues have been resolved. But debt can be a stumbling block to resolving many Connecticut…
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Is there life after bankruptcy? Many people facing the prospect of bankruptcy feel hopeless, like they will never live a life without debt. Culturally, they may see bankruptcy as “the end” or as a sign of failure. But life goes on – and in fact…
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Medical Bills and Bankruptcy: Overwhelming medical bills can happen to anyone. An unexpected illness or a serious accident can leave you facing steep co-pays, deductibles, and co-insurance costs that simply won’t go away on their own.
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