The “officially released” date that appears near the beginning of each opinion is the date the opinion will be published in the Connecticut Law Journal or the date it wasreleased as a slip opinion. The operative date for the beginning of all time periods for filing postopinion motions and petitions for certification is the “officially...Read More

Last week I posted a video about the Homestead Exemption. Afterwards, lots of folks asked me if they qualify for it. In order to determine that, you first have to calculate your home equity. But how do you do that? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Determine your home’s value; 2. Add up...Read More

As of October 1st, the Connecticut Homestead Exemption goes from $75,000 to $250,000. This is the most significant change in the bankruptcy laws for decades! Watch the video below to learn more. In addition, Public Act 21-161 also increases the Connecticut Vehicle Exemption and creates a new exemption for the cash value of life insurance...Read More

House Bill No. 6466   Public Act No. 21-161     AN  ACT  CONCERNING  PROPERTY  THAT  IS  EXEMPT  FROM  A JUDGMENT CREDITOR. Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  House  of  Representatives  in  General Assembly convened:   Section 1. Section 52-352b of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof...Read More