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Some debtors in Connecticut may decide to file for bankruptcy after facing collection calls, lawsuit threats and other actions taken by creditors to. When a bankruptcy petition is issued, an automatic stay that halts all efforts to collect existing debts is initiated....
Individuals who are unable to meet their debt obligations may be able to have their debts discharged through a liquidation bankruptcy. As the process implies, assets might be liquidated in an effort to raise money to pay off outstanding loan balances. Those who file...
When it comes to running a business in Connecticut, challenges can arise and lead to overwhelming bills. Sometimes, creditors will become aggressive in their collection efforts and place a business in jeopardy. Rather than close the business, Chapter 11 bankruptcy is...
Connecticut residents who tuned into the Democratic presidential debate on Jan. 14 will likely have heard Senator Bernie Sanders address the issue of medical debt. Sanders said that half a million Americans turn to bankruptcy each year because they are unable to pay...
Connecticut consumers can file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy regardless of their income. However, they must have no more than $1,257,850 in secured debts and no more than $419,275 in unsecured debts at the time that they file. Those who are looking to file for Chapter 13...
Some people in Connecticut may be struggling with substantial student loan debt. The total student loan debt nationwide is $1.59 trillion. Unfortunately, student loan debt is rarely dischargeable in bankruptcy. There are a few options for debt relief, particularly for...
Medical costs continue to rise, in Connecticut and across the country, and many people have been forced to take on or carry debt in order to afford necessary health care. There are ways that people can avoid putting medical bills on their credit cards or reduce the...
People in Connecticut who are struggling with medical debt are not alone. They are among around 137 million people throughout the country who are in the same situation. Many of them are like one 59-year-old woman who lost her job in 2013 and could not keep up with her...
Older adults in Connecticut could be at risk of bankruptcy because of medical debt. When people who are older file for bankruptcy as a result of medical bills, they have usually run out of savings. Many are either not working at all or working reduced hours, so their...
Connecticut residents who have bills that they are unable to pay often deal with daily phone calls or letters from banks, credit card companies and debt collectors, but state law places strict limits on how long creditors can pursue unpaid debts in court. The statute...
