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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Series Part Four: Credit Counseling

Once your Means Test is complete and it is determined that you are a qualified candidate for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, I will the instruct you to complete a Credit Counseling Course which is the next step in the bankruptcy process.  The completion of a Credit Counseling Course is required by the Bankruptcy Code.1 I […]

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Series Part Three: Means Testing

After we have our Initial Consultation and you have delivered your documents to me, 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 […]

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Series Part Two: Analyzing Your Financial Situation

During our initial Chapter 7 Bankruptcy consultation, I will go over a list of documents I need to analyze your financial circumstances.  I will ask that you prepare and deliver copies of the documents requested, and that you retain your originals.  These documents, which will include items such as pay stubs, bank statements and household […]

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Series Part One: Initial Consultation

When you find yourself in debt and want to learn what your options are, the best thing to do is to find a local law firm that offers free initial Bankruptcy consultations.  I offer free initial consultations at various locations around the state of Connecticut (including Orange, Shelton, Hartford and other various locations) and will […]

RENTER’S INSURANCE: An Interview with Rich Adinolfi

Did you know that if there is a fire and your apartment burns down, your Landlord’s insurance policy on the building will NOT cover the contents of your home. That means you get ZERO reimbursement for all of your lost or damaged possessions like your clothes and shoes, family pictures, jewelry, text books, laptop, etc. […]

Bankruptcy’s Affect On A Spouse

If you decide to file for bankruptcy, but your spouse does not, you might be unsure as to what obligations your spouse has in the bankruptcy process.  If you file for bankruptcy alone, will your spouse’s credit be affected?  Will his or her debts be erased as well?   These are common questions that spouses who […]

Frequently Asked Connecticut Bankruptcy Law Questions

Q: What is bankruptcy? A: Bankruptcy is a legal process for people who cannot afford to pay their bills, and offers them a fresh start. The right to file for bankruptcy is granted by federal law, and all Connecticut bankruptcy cases are handled in federal courts located in New Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford. Q: How […]