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How to Keep Your Home During Bankruptcy

When many Connecticut residents and families consider bankruptcy, their top priority is having a place to live. If you own a home and have run into financial difficulties due to an unexpected layoff, medical crisis, or uncontrolled debt, you may wond… Read More
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Categories: Bankruptcy
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How to Help Children Navigate Divorce

Divorce can be hard on anyone. Children can have a difficult time adjusting to living with separated parents. Depending on the age of your children and the level of conflict in your divorce, your kids might feel pulled to take sides, or blame themsel… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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Issues for Couples Facing a Gray Divorce

As a large part of the U.S. population gets older, the divorce rate among people over the age of 50 — also known as “gray divorce” — is becoming increasingly common. People who seek a divorce later in life are likely to encounter different ch… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: What’s the Difference?

There are two types of bankruptcies available to individuals and married couples. Understanding the differences between a Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you balance your needs, your assets, and your timelines and make a choice that work… Read More
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Categories: Bankruptcy
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What Are the Types of Child Custody?

In any Connecticut divorce case involving minor children, child custody will be one of the most important issues. Parents who are not married to one another may file a separate action to establish custody rights. “Custody” refers to the rights an… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody
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Connecticut Bankruptcy Exemption Statutes Help You Keep Your Property

When Connecticut residents consider filing for bankruptcy, one common concern is that they will lose their house, car, or property in the process. While Chapter 7 bankruptcy does involve the liquidation of assets, the Connecticut bankruptcy exemption… Read More
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Categories: Bankruptcy
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Pitfalls of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Divorce

Google and other search engines have given us access to more information than at any other time in history. Many websites now offer forms for various legal purposes, including family law matters like divorce. This type of resource might make it tempt… Read More
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Can You File Bankruptcy on Medical Bills?

Medical expenses are a big concern for many Americans. Many people struggle to pay off medical debt, and are wondering if there is a way to get out from behind the costs of an illness or injury. Here is some information that you can use to decide whe… Read More
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Categories: Bankruptcy
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The Best Divorce Lawyer for Your Case

Divorce is one of the most difficult, painful ordeals many people ever have to endure. It can upend every aspect of your life and can leave you unsure of how you can best protect yourself. You do not have to go through this alone, though. An experien… Read More
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Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy

Many Connecticut residents could see substantial relief from their debts by filing for bankruptcy, but they don’t because they are afraid doing so will destroy their credit. Here’s what you need to know about what a bankruptcy discharge will do t… Read More
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