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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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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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The Small Business Reorganization Act Could Be a Game-Changer.

Until now, the utility of chapter 11 reorganizations for small businesses has been limited. One reason for this has nothing to do with the law. Small business owners often cling to a formerly profitable “business as usual” approach until… Read More
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Bankruptcy law isn't exciting.

When you realize you need to file bankruptcy it's natural to imagine you will be stigmatized. It's baked into our cultural DNA. But financial misfortune can happen to anyone. Read More
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Save your home from foreclosure with chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy has options for saving your home from foreclosure that might not have occurred to you. When foreclosure starts it’s natural to feel hopeless. But consider the possible. If you are behind in your mortgage payments you may b… Read More
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Is mediation a good solution for my divorce?

Is mediation a good solution for my divorce? If you are considering mediation it’s important to think about that at the outset. Technically speaking, anything can be mediated, even a nuclear standoff. Compared to the adversarial process, mediat… Read More
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