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Is There Life After Bankruptcy?

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… Read More
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Categories: Bankruptcy
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Factors to Consider When Divorcing a Disabled Spouse

Disability adds extra complications, and additional factors to divorce. Often, the traditionally abled spouse has served as caregiver, financial provider, and partner. Ending that kind of relationship can be emotionally difficult, and involve practic… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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Is a DBA Enough for Your Small Business? Avoiding the Risks of Informal Startups

Filing a DBA is the simplest way to start a business, and can be a useful tool for sole proprietors and individual professionals trying to keep their overhead low during business startup. But is a DBA enough? Before you register a trade name and hang… Read More
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Categories: Business Law
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Connecticut Automatic Orders in Divorce Cases

Divorce can bring big changes to you, your spouse, and your children. But it is important not to change the “status quo” too soon. Connecticut Automatic Orders in divorce cases are designed to protect both parties from the other gaining a strateg… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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Medical Bills and Bankruptcy

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. Read More
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5 Common Myths About Foreclosure

Foreclosure is a frightening word. The chance that you can lose your home can put you on edge and make you more likely to believe many common myths about foreclosure. If you are falling behind on your payments, or are worried about losing your home,… Read More
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Small Estate Affidavit: Connecticut’s Simplified Probate Court Proceedings for Small Estates

Can you avoid formal probate by completing a Small Estate Affidavit? For some residents, Connecticut’s simplified probate court proceedings for small estates can reduce court involvement and simplify the process of transferring assets to your benef… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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Which Assets Qualify as Marital Property in a Connecticut Divorce?

If you are getting a divorce in Connecticut, you may worry about what will happen to your property in the divorce process. Often, one of the first questions people ask their divorce lawyers is, “Which assets qualify as marital property in a Connect… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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What is the Foreclosure Mediation Process in Connecticut?

When Connecticut residents fall behind on their house payments, there can be a lot of pressure to find ways to save their home from foreclosure. The foreclosure mediation process in Connecticut is a tool residents can use to renegotiate their mortgag… Read More
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How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Can Help Struggling Business Owners

Struggling business owners, especially sole proprietors, are often worried that their personal finances will go down with the company’s ship. But a Chapter 7 bankruptcy can help struggling business owners protect their personal assets and deal with… Read More
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