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“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

THE FIRST STEP on your journey to a fresh start begins with a free and confidential consultation to learn exactly what your options are.  I offer initial consultations at various locations around the state of Connecticut (including Orange, Shelton and Wethersfield) and will strive to find a convenient time and place to meet with you.  I have...Read More

March 14, 2019 The Census Bureau’s Median Family Income Data accessible through the “Means Testing Information” page has been updated. The U.S. Trustee Program will apply the updated data to all cases filed on or after April 1, 2019. SOURCE: https://www.justice.gov/ustRead More

“Leverage: the use of a small initial investment…to gain a very high return.” — Dictionary.com           I have been debating how to talk about this in a delicate manner and I simply could not figure it out. So, I will just come out and say it: People being crushed by debt can leverage their tax...Read More

1. Where can I find general information about Child Support Enforcement Services? The Connecticut Child Support Enforcement Program (referred to as the “IV-D” program) is a cooperative effort between the Judicial and Executive Branches of Connecticut government. The primary Judicial Branch component of the IV-D program is the Support Enforcement Services Unit of the Court...Read More

Seasons G ings from Attorney DeGray and her staff & family! May your holidays be blessed with fun, food and family. We are always here for you 24/7. Do not hesitate to contact us over the holidays. Be safe, be merry!Read More

2018 New Year’s Holiday Monday, January 1 Martin Luther King Day Monday, January 15 President’s Day Monday, February 19 Memorial Day Monday, May 28 Independence Day Wednesday, July 4 Labor Day Monday, September 3 Columbus Day Monday, October 8 Veterans Day Observed Monday, November 12 Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 22 Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25Read More

A Guest Blog by Joshua M. Dickinson, CPA Now is the perfect time to come clean and catch-up on your outstanding tax obligations. Connecticut has introduced “CT Fresh Start” which is a Connecticut tax amnesty program which runs through November 30, 2018. Almost all tax types are eligible under the program including both business and...Read More