The following is provided as a quick and convenient source of general information about the appointment of Notaries Public in the State of Connecticut.   For more detailed information, please consult the Notary Public Manual on the website below. Qualifications, Fee & Examination Section 3-94b of the Connecticut General Statutes (CGS) provides that any person eighteen years...Read More

You can receive tax refunds while in bankruptcy. However, refunds may be subject to delay or used to pay down your tax debts. If you believe your refund has been delayed or offset you can check on its status by going to Where’s My Refund tool or by contacting the IRS’ Centralized Insolvency Operations Unit...Read More

              Find out if you qualify for FREE: Qualification for Bankruptcy is based solely on income. It is calculated using your last six months of income. The Means Test used to determine qualification allows you to make up to certain amounts of money based on your state and household size....Read More

2016 Report of Statistics Required by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. Introduction Under 28 U.S.C. § 159(b) (link is external), enacted as part of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA), the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts (AO) is required to submit an...Read More

While it is always preferable if you and your spouse can work out the terms of your divorce, if you are unable to do so, a judge will make the decisions that will impact your family, such as: who will have custody of your children how to divide your property and assets how to pay...Read More

My vehicle meets the definition of a “Lemon” and my case has been accepted for arbitration.  Do I automaticall or texty get a refund or replacement vehicle? The law provides basic guidelines for remedies, but there is no fixed rule.  Each case is treated individually by the arbitration panel when determining an award.  If their...Read More

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court is the head of the Judicial Branch. Its administrative director is call or texted the Chief Court Administrator. Judicial Functions The judicial functions of the Branch are concerned with the just disposition of cases at the trial and appellate levels. All judges have the independent, decision-making power to...Read More

The Superior Court hears all legal controversies except those over which the Probate Court has exclusive jurisdiction. Probate Court matters may be appealed to the Superior Court. The state is divided into 13 judicial districts, 20 geographical areas and 12 juvenile districts. In general, major criminal cases, civil matters and family cases not involving juveniles...Read More

The Appellate Court, like the Supreme Court, reviews decisions made in the Superior Court to determine if errors of law have been committed. There are nine Appellate Court judges, one of whom is designated by the Chief Justice to be Chief Judge. In addition, judges who are eligible and who have not attained the age...Read More