One week ago we received an Order from the Bankruptcy Court allowing electronic signatures. We used to have to meet in person and get wet ink signatures on all petitions filed with the Court. As soon as the Order was released we immediately put systems into place to allow clients to file bankruptcy right from...Read More
The CARES Act was signed into law. “Bankruptcy Changes: CARES Act § 1113(b) excludes stimulus checks and other payments from being considered as income for purposes of the chapter 7 means test and for determining in chapter 13 cases the amount to pay unsecured creditors. These payments are excluded from “currently monthly income” under Bankruptcy...Read More
The State of Connecticut has reopened the ability for qualified candidates to sign up for individual health insurance if they did not do it during the open enrollment period (November 15, 2019 to December 15, 2020). Those that qualify have up until April 2, 2020 to enroll on Access Health CT (Connecticut State Marketplace). The...Read More
First Phase of Mitigation Plan The Judicial Branch has implemented various measures as a result of concern over the spread of the COVID-19/Coronavirus and in recognition of the public health emergency declaration Governor Lamont issued. It is also important to note, in the clearest terms possible, that the courts of the State of Connecticut are...Read More
Connecticut Governor, Ned Lamont’s latest Executive Order recommends that state residents do the following: Effective at 8PM on Monday, March 23, all non-essential businesses statewide should close; Non-essential public community gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason should be canceled (e.g. parties, celebrations or other social events) are canceled or postponed at this...Read More
How are you coping? I am operating out of my dining room these days. While my husband took my son outside to ride his bike, I recorded a little message for you (below). Our offices are closed to the public as a precaution against COVID-19. Please refrain from dropping off your documents. Instead, please fax...Read More
Consistent with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s recently enacted 60-day moratorium on foreclosures and evictions, the Court is hereby extending its previous Orders cancelling some foreclosure sales with the following Orders: ALL foreclosure sales previously scheduled to have occurred in April or May are hereby rescheduled to Saturday, June 6, 2020, with...Read More
We want to reassure you that we are open and fully operational during the COVID-19 crisis. We are here for you. Below is a list of resources for you during this time. Please stay home as much as possible and connect with us online. Here is a list of resources that may be helpful during...Read More
If you’re living on a tight budget and find yourself barely scraping by from paycheck to paycheck, getting your tax returns might seem like an incredible gift. However, you want to use this gift wisely. While it is natural to want to spend your tax returns immediately, there are better ways to use this money,...Read More
We are open and fully operational during the COVID-19 crisis. We are happy to accommodate the need for social distancing by taking appointments over the phone, FaceTime or Skype. Contact us to arrange appointments at your convenience. Call or Text or text: 203-814-0600. Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day By Asaf Bitton, MD,...Read More