At Consumer Legal Services, LLC, we offer a variety of ways to help get you out of debt. Since every person has a different situation, we offer many different solutions. If filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is the best choice for you, we can discuss what is involved and how the process works...Read More
HUD Home-buyer’s Seminar at the West Haven Main Library, 300 Elm St on Wednesday, September 12th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Join in learning the ins and outs of buying a home. They will be covering topics such as housing rights, loans, home buying programs, and more! Registration is required: Please call or text...Read More
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT LOCAL RULES OF BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE Revised as of April, 2018 Effective Date: September 4, 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS Local Rules Of Bankruptcy Procedure For The District Of Connecticut Effective September 4, 2018 (Downloadable PDF) Part I. Commencement of Case; Proceedings Relating to Petition and Order of Relief Local Bankr....Read More
If you are over the age of 18, you need an “Estate Plan,” especially if you have children. A basic estate plan consists of three documents: A “Power of Attorney,” which appoints someone you choose who will have the power to do things on your behalf such as banking, real estate and other transactions if...Read More
Published on August 27, 2018 Consumers filing for bankruptcy in 2017 reported aggregated assets of $80 billion and aggregated total liabilities of $105 billion, according to an annual report filed by the Judiciary with Congress. The report, required by Congress under the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, describes the activities of...Read More
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...Read More
Introduction Raising children is not easy. However, caring for children when parents are no longer together can be even more difficult. Although parents may try to work out their differences regarding the care of their children, visitation schedules, or parenting responsibilities, this is not always possible. In some instances, the Court’s involvement is needed to...Read More
Our Role in Family Civil Court The role of Family Services is to assist the Court and clients in the timely and fair resolution of family and interpersonal conflicts through a comprehensive program of alternative dispute resolution services, case management, evaluation and education. With this purpose in mind the Family Relations Counselors will utilize the...Read More
– 1. What is Unemployment Insurance?Unemployment Insurance is temporary income for workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own and who are either looking for new jobs, in approved training, or awaiting recall or text to employment. The funding for unemployment insurance benefits comes from taxes paid by employers. Workers do not pay any...Read More
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...Read More
