Filing for bankruptcy is a significant financial decision, especially when you are married. While you might consider filing on your own to protect your spouse or handle personal debt, it raises the question of whether you are allowed to do so without informing them....
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Why is the automatic stay important in bankruptcy cases?
One of the most disheartening things that a person who’s in debt has to deal with is the collection attempts by creditors. Those attempts are often difficult to deal with because the person can’t just come up with more money when the creditor demands it. It can often...
When can you file for bankruptcy again?
Bankruptcy can help people handle overwhelming medical debt, credit card debt and personal loans. After people file for bankruptcy, they can find relief from their financial obligations after just a few months or years, depending on whether they filed for Chapter 7 or...
When do missed payments put homes at risk of foreclosure?
People experiencing temporary financial hardship may start to become quite anxious if they miss a mortgage payment. After all, the home where they live serves as the collateral for the mortgage, and it could be vulnerable at any point until they pay off the loan. Most...
Why do some people facing foreclosure file for personal bankruptcy?
Foreclosure is one of the worst possible outcomes after investing in real estate. People who have spent years making payments toward a mortgage could lose their homes because of temporary financial hardship. Those concerned about their financial circumstances...
3 ways to restructure credit card debt in Connecticut
Credit cards can be helpful, which is why millions of Americans use them. However, it isn’t always that straightforward. Credit card debt can quickly become unmanageable. Fortunately, there are ways to restructure it to make repayment easier. In Connecticut,...
2 financial options that likely won’t ease financial troubles
People who realize that they have more bills than they have money may become concerned and start looking for options to take control of their debts. This is a challenging place to be in because financial insecurity can be scary. For some people, options like payday...
Why is bankruptcy so stigmatized in society?
Bankruptcy is often viewed as a personal failure—a mark of poor financial judgment or irresponsibility. In society, the word alone carries a stigma that conjures images of shame, ruined reputations and an end to future opportunities. Yet, paradoxically, bankruptcy...
What is a wildcard exemption in bankruptcy?
If you file for bankruptcy in Connecticut, there are many different exemptions to consider. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the goal is to liquidate your assets and use the money to pay off a portion of your debt. However, you can use exemptions to prevent the liquidation...
Will filing for bankruptcy affect my kids?
Filing for bankruptcy can feel overwhelming, especially if you have children at home. As a parent, it’s natural to worry about how this decision might affect them. The good news is that bankruptcy is designed to help families rebuild their finances, and it usually has...

