After your initial consultation, 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 do so. In 2005 Congress enacted the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention...Read More
About a year ago, over the course of many months, in between taking care of my son and clients, I co-authored a book call or texted “Tiger Tactics: Powerful Strategies for Winning Law Firms.” Below is a sample. Copies can be ordered on TigerTacticsBook.com. Balance They say when you have a baby, you should sleep...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
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
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
MEANS TEST NUMBERS ARE GOING DOWN Bad News in the Bankruptcy World: Bankruptcy qualification is based solely on household income. Every six months or so the Office of the United States Trustee changes the Means Testing figures. Come Novermber 1, 2018, the Means Testing Numbers are going down. This directly results in less people being qualified to file for Bankruptcy. Good News For You:...Read More
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
