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The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut tells us in an informational pamphlet that “a child needs emotional and financial support of both parents.” When parents are not together (as a result of never having been married or getting a divorce), the financial support comes in the form of Child Support.The history of child...Read More

Have you ever thought about the history of currency? Turns out, bartering was our first form of exchange as humans. Paper money, as we know it today, didn’t come to fruition until the 9th century. In the 17th century checks (or cheques) were first introduced in England. Credit cards are a rather modern invention first...Read More

If you want to make a statement at your next Summer Event, make this delicious and inexpensive Watermelon Feta Salad! Ingredients:¼ Watermelon, cubed1c Feta Cheese, crumbled1c Red Onion, thinly sliced1 Container of Baby ArugulaDrizzle of Balsamic Glaze or Balsamic Vinaigrette Directions:Toss all ingredients together in a big bowl. (I prefer a white bowl so the...Read More

Most of my days are spent working on straight Chapter 7 Bankruptcies in which my clients receive a Discharge of their debts without ever having to pay them back. But not all folks qualify for Chapter 7. Some people are disqualified because they make too much money or they have too many assets.  People who...Read More

Lots of couples get engaged around the holidays: Christmas, New Years, Valentine’s Day. It’s such an exciting time and an absolute whirlwind of activity. After you have popped the question (or said “yes,” depending on which side of things you are on), posted all the pictures on Instagram and changed your relationship status on Facebook,...Read More

The first working day of January each year is considered D-Day in my world. Lots of couples who “just wanted to get through the holidays for the kids” often file for Divorce on that day, hence why it is called D-Day.             There are two main ways to get divorced in Connecticut: Litigation and Mediation. ...Read More

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the Fairfield Judicial District will officially become the BridgeportJudicial District, due to legislation that passed this year.“It makes sense,” Chief Court Administrator Elizabeth A. Bozzuto said. “All three of thecourthouses in this judicial district are in the city of Bridgeport, not the town of Fairfield. Thatcould confuse someone unfamiliar with the...Read More

MOST MEANS TEST NUMBERS ARE GOING DOWN Qualification for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is based solely on income. Specifically, income from the last six complete months. So if we are sitting in October, we analyze gross (not net) income from April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023. (It is a rolling six-month basis, so in November...Read More

It is very rare that a person is allowed to choose the law that applies to him or her. Bankruptcy in Connecticut is one of the few instances where there is that choice of laws. Let me explain how.The most common type of Bankruptcy is Chapter 7 which is often referred to as “liquidation bankruptcy.”...Read More