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Imagine opening your mail to find a notice that the City of Bridgeport placed a lien on your house. You worked hard to pay your mortgage, but rising local property taxes slipped through the cracks. Now, you face a tax foreclosure, where a buyer could eventually take...
If you’re married and struggling with debt, you might be wondering whether you and your spouse have to file for bankruptcy together when the time comes. The short answer is no. Married couples are not legally required to file jointly. Filing joint bankruptcy can be an...
Borrowers now are seeing something they didn’t see just a few years ago. Lenders are escalating delinquent accounts much sooner. A single missed payment can trigger collection calls, account freezes – or in the case of mortgages – early foreclosure activity. Learn...
Many people who are overwhelmed with debt are still reluctant to file for bankruptcy. The fear and stigma from misinformation often prevent them from seeking help. The truth is that bankruptcy is a legal financial tool that can provide you with relief and a fresh...
One of the primary questions that people have when they realize they need to file for bankruptcy is what is going to happen to their assets. The answer to this isn’t the same for everyone who files for bankruptcy protection in Connecticut. This is because people who...
Getting a foreclosure notice can be stressful. Many people worry that filing for bankruptcy means losing their homes. This is a common concern. Luckily, Connecticut law offers ways to help you keep your home when facing money troubles. One helpful option is Chapter 13...
Many people make a New Year’s resolution to create and stick to a budget. However, increasingly, more Americans are looking at overwhelming debt that can’t be overcome simply by cutting back on non-essentials or getting an additional job. If your debt, regardless of...
Technically, bankruptcy affects people across all age demographics. But some studies have found that bankruptcy rates for those who are 55 years old and older have gone up dramatically in recent decades. The highest increase was for those who are 65 years old and...
If you declare bankruptcy, you can clear some of the debts that you have and create a much different financial future. Chapter 7 bankruptcy does this by liquidating non-exempt assets, while Chapter 13 does it by creating a monthly repayment plan. But if you have...
When financial hardship forces you to consider bankruptcy, it is only natural to worry about providing for your family. The question of whether you will lose access to essential financial tools, such as a credit card for emergencies, is common. Rest assured, the law...
