Social Security is part of the retirement plan of almost every American worker. If you’re among the 96 percent of workers covered under Social Security, you should know how the system works. You should also know how much you’ll receive from Social Security when you retire…this basic information on Social Security retirement benefits isn’t intended...Read More

When life throws a curve ball, you may be overcome with feelings of sadness, confusion, pain or despair.   You may want your ex to change, your finances to be different, the betrayal to be undone, the law to be different. While venting and complaining may have emotionally protective value, ultimately they’re not going to make...Read More

“The Foreclosure Mediation Program was established pursuant to P.A. 08-176 and its purpose is to assist homeowners and lenders achieve a mutually agreeable resolution to a mortgage foreclosure action through the mediation process.” -Connecticut Judicial Branch 1. What is the Foreclosure Mediation Program? The Foreclosure Mediation Program was created in 2008 in response to the...Read More

The Probate Court Administrator submitted proposed revisions to the Probate Court Rules of Procedure to the Supreme Court on April 17, 2019. The revisions, which were drafted by the Probate Court Rules Advisory Committee, are currently pending before the Supreme Court. Follow the link below to review the revisions. [Click below to view he red-line...Read More

1. Establishing an Independent Judiciary for the New Nation At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the delegates shared a commitment to an independent judiciary. They agreed that an indispensable part of any well-organized republican government was a separate and co-equal judicial branch that would serve alongside the executive and legislative branches. But the delegates did...Read More

“Erase everything from the past that does not serve you, and be grateful it brought you to this place now, and to a new beginning.” – Rhonda Byrne May 28, 2009 was literally (and not figuratively) the first day of the rest of my life. It was a second chance in the truest sense and...Read More

In April, we celebrate National Social Security Month by letting you know what you can do online with a my Social Security account. Last month we featured how you can replace a lost or stolen Social Security card, get a copy of your 1099 (SSA-1099), and check the status of your Social Security benefit application...Read More

After your initial consultation, I will analyze your financial circumstances and perform your Means Test. A Means Test is an assessment used to determine if you qualify to file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Before 2005 it was easy to file for bankruptcy; virtually anyone could do so. In 2005 Congress enacted the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention...Read More

About a year ago, over the course of many months, in between taking care of my son and clients, I co-authored a book call or texted “Tiger Tactics: Powerful Strategies for Winning Law Firms.”  Below is a sample.  Copies can be ordered on TigerTacticsBook.com. Balance They say when you have a baby, you should sleep...Read More

“Most individual debtors filing for bankruptcy relief are required to complete a version of Bankruptcy Form 122. Official Form 122A-1 (Chapter 7 Statement of Your Current Monthly Income), Official Form 122A-1Supp (Statement of Exemption from Presumption of Abuse Under § 707(b)(2)), and Official Form 122A-2 (Chapter 7 Means Test Calculation) (collectively the “122A Forms”) are...Read More