I adapted this public service announcement from a longer more involved memo distributed by Attorney Nathan Shafner of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association to other workers’ compensation attorneys. This message is NOT legal advice. If you have any questions or concerns contact a workers’ compensation attorney immediately. ALERT: If you are exposed to the Corona […]
Background Chapter 12 is designed for “family farmers” or “family fishermen” with “regular annual income.” It enables financially distressed family farmers and fishermen to propose and carry out a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Under chapter 12, debtors propose a repayment plan to make installments to creditors over three to five […]
“Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Grandpa: I’m stuck overseas, please send money.” Grandparent scams can take a new twist – and a new sense of urgency – in these days of Coronavirus. Here’s what to keep in mind. In grandparent scams, scammers pose as panicked grandchildren in trouble, […]
NOTICE TO CHAPTER 7 AND 13 TRUSTEES REGARDING RECOVERY REBATES PAID TO CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY DEBTORS UNDER THE CARES ACT OF 2020 The federal government will soon begin issuing recovery rebates to qualified individuals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 (the “Act”). The rebates total at most $1,200 per individual […]
Let’s do some “Mortgage Forbearance Math.” Mom and Dad have a mortgage. It’s currently $1,000.00 per month. Dad gets laid off, call or texts the Servicer, and asks for a Forbearance. In one phone call or text, he gets 6 months “off” from paying. Seven months later, Dad is finally back to work, and hasn’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
