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Divorce When You Own a Business

Divorce is a difficult experience in any circumstance. Every aspect of your life will experience some amount of upheaval. Getting a divorce when you own a business presents a distinct set of challenges that can affect you, your family, and your busin… Read More
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Eviction and mortgage debt, foreclosure or difficulty to payback bank mortgage loan concept, bankruptcy man and family fighting to hold back their house with big legal hand evict it by law.

What Do You Lose When You File Bankruptcy?

There is a lot of confusing information out there about what happens to your property once the Bankruptcy Court gets a hold of it. This may lead you to think you will lose everything when you file bankruptcy. The truth is much more reasonable. By wor… Read More
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Who Gets the House in a CT Divorce?

During the divorce process, you will have to take inventory of every asset that you and your spouse own. For most people, their home is their largest asset. Figuring out what to do with the marital home can be a major challenge in a divorce. The foll… Read More
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Purdue Pharma - Federal Bankruptcy Court Case

Connecticut Appeal Overturns Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Ruling

A federal bankruptcy settlement dissolving Purdue Pharma would have left the victims of the opioid epidemic without anyone to sue for their injuries. The Connecticut Attorney General was among the parties who appealed the settlement as unconstitution… Read More
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Helping to Navigate "Lifequakes".

In his insightful article for the New York Times, “Feeling Stuck? Five Tips for Managing Life Transitions”, Bruce Feiler describes ways in which people navigate catastrophic events in their lives. Identifying the coping skills you already… Read More
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Connecticut Homestead Exemption Expands!!

On July 12th, 2021 Governor Ned Lamont signed into law An Act Concerning Property That Is Exempt From A Judgement Creditor, HB 6466. The law increases Connecticut’s homestead exemption to $250,000, its motor vehicle exemption to $7,000, and cre… Read More
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Beware "One Size Fits All" Bankruptcies

If you have debt problems you probably don’t have a lot of extra cash. We get that. But it’s never a good idea to allow an advertised discount price to control your selection of a bankruptcy attorney. Think this through. Would you sign on… Read More
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Chapter 13 vs. Loan Modifications

Wondering whether to accept your bank’s proposed mortgage modification after a Covid-related forbearance? Banks usually require you to choose from several options at the end of the forbearance period….Immediately pay the deferred installm… Read More
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Now serving all of Connecticut!

We’ve always traveled to all state and federal courts in Connecticut. But with the advent of remote communications and hearings it is even easier and more convenient to represent your interests. Sign and exchange documents with a keystroke. Con… Read More
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Let's Be Reasonable!

In divorce cases being reasonable is a strength, not a weakness. It’s an old saying among lawyers that “good people do well” in such cases. Let’s unpack this as a series of (possibly) inconvenient truths…. If you are goi… Read More
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