Below is a summary of the best practices identified throughout this guide and a checklist that you may find useful in preparing for your hearing. Prior to the scheduling of your hearing: √ Obtain an e-mail address, if you do not already have one. √ Confirm whether the device you plan to use (computer, smartphone, tablet)...Read More

– Immediate stay on the service of all issued executions on evictions and ejectments through September 1, 2020. – All Judgments of Strict Foreclosure entered in matters with law days prior to September 9, 2020 are opened by the Court for the sole purpose of extending the Law Day in those matters to September 9,...Read More

Divorce mediation is a way to dissolve a marriage or domestic partnership in a non-adversarial way. In mediation you may have the opportunity to negotiate your own settlement rather than have one imposed on you by the Court or your lawyer. Too often divorce is looked at as a win-or-lose situation. Successful mediation requires recognition...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

Searching for a job can be overwhelming. There are so many places online to look for job postings that it’s hard to know where to begin. To help you get started, we’ve added a new tool to our website. Our new Find a Job page lists a number of organizations that have job search resources...Read More