In your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy process there will be 3 main characters: you, your attorney and the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee assigned to your case. In short, a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee is the person who oversees your Bankruptcy Case. There are currently ten Chapter 7 Trustees in the State of Connecticut who are appointed...Read More
Once your Means Test is complete and it is determined that you are a qualified candidate for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, I will the instruct you to complete a Credit Counseling Course which is the next step in the bankruptcy process. The completion of a Credit Counseling Course is required by the Bankruptcy Code.1 I...Read More
After we have our Initial Consultation and you have delivered your documents to me, 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...Read More
During our initial Chapter 7 Bankruptcy consultation, I will go over a list of documents I need to analyze your financial circumstances. I will ask that you prepare and deliver copies of the documents requested, and that you retain your originals. These documents, which will include items such as pay stubs, bank statements and household...Read More
When you find yourself in debt and want to learn what your options are, the best thing to do is to find a local law firm that offers free initial Bankruptcy consultations. I offer free initial consultations at various locations around the state of Connecticut (including Orange, Shelton, Hartford and other various locations) and will...Read More
Did you know that if there is a fire and your apartment burns down, your Landlord’s insurance policy on the building will NOT cover the contents of your home. That means you get ZERO reimbursement for all of your lost or damaged possessions like your clothes and shoes, family pictures, jewelry, text books, laptop, etc....Read More
If you decide to file for bankruptcy, but your spouse does not, you might be unsure as to what obligations your spouse has in the bankruptcy process. If you file for bankruptcy alone, will your spouse’s credit be affected? Will his or her debts be erased as well? These are common questions that spouses who...Read More
Do you feel like a zombie walking through life not sure how to pay your next bill? Let me unmask the myths behind Bankruptcy and give you some basic knowledge about a process that can give you the fresh start you need. Bankruptcy is a legal process in which you ultimately receive debt relief. The...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
If you have come to the realization that your debt is too overwhelming for you to manage on your own, you might consider filing for bankruptcy. However, before you can begin the process of filing for bankruptcy, you will have to go through a process call or texted pre-bankruptcy counseling. This is a mandatory process...Read More
