The Court held an informal “Lunch with the Judges” via ZoomGov on July 17, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. All members of the Bar were welcomed to attend and join the lunch via video or telephone using the ZoomGov. Topics Discussed: 1. COVID-19 issues, remote hearings and trials, evidence presentation; 2. The Local […]
When You File Bankruptcy You can choose the kind of bankruptcy that best meets your needs (provided you meet certain qualifications): Chapter 7 – A trustee is appointed to take over your property. Any property of value will be sold or turned into money to pay your creditors. You may be able to keep some […]
The State of Connecticut with financial support from the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority has launched an assistance program for Connecticut residents impacted by COVID-19. Beginning at 8AM on Wednesday, July 15th, you can call or text the number below and speak to a Call or Text Center Representative to determine if you qualify for the […]
All foreclosure sales scheduled prior to October 3, 2020 are hereby cancelled in order to prevent a potential gathering of individuals at the auction site. Accordingly, the Court is opening the judgment in these matters sua sponte solely for the purposes of setting a new sale date of October 3, 2020. The Committee is instructed […]
With the 4th of July upon us, you are probably hoping to celebrate with a few friends and family. However, if you are on a tight budget, you might not have the money to go all-out on a party. Regardless, there are plenty of inexpensive ways that you can host or attend a great socially […]
My name is Theresa, and I think it is vitally important that my clients and colleagues know who I am and what I have been through on my own financial journey… During my college and law school years I was affected by medical issues and did not have insurance. I took student loans to pay for school […]
Effective Monday, July 20, the Judicial Branch is planning to resume some court operations in the following eight courthouse locations: Geographical Area No. 2 courthouse at 172 Golden Hill St. in Bridgeport; The Community Court and Housing Sessions courthouse at 80 Washington St. in Hartford; The Judicial District at Meriden courthouse at 54 W. Main […]
HOW TO REQUEST APPROVAL OF A QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER Parties to actions for dissolution of marriage or legal separation frequently submit for court approval proposed Qualified Domestic Relations Orders and other domestic relations orders relating to retirement assets. Such orders, referred to in these instructions as “QDROs,” are most commonly requested after judgment has […]
Pursuant to the Court’s General Orders Regarding Court Operations Under the Exigent Circumstances Created by COVID-19 (see the orders listed at www.ctb.uscourts.gov), most non- evidentiary hearings and conferences before the Court have been held telephonicall or texty since March 12, 2020, utilizing court approved telephonic hearing vendors. Effective June 29, 2020, the United States Bankruptcy […]
A few days ago I posted this question on Facebook: “What do you think is the most frequently asked Bankruptcy question I get?” I even offered a prize to the first person to post the correct answer. And surprisingly no one got it. Some of the answers were close. Here are the top three: 3. […]
