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Bankruptcy – What If The Creditor Didn’t Intend To Harass You?
When the creditor who harassed you claims in Bankruptcy Court he didn’t mean to violate the automatic stay, the Bankruptcy Judge will side with you and award damges.
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Creditors Harassment After Bankruptcy? Tell Your Bankruptcy Lawyer!
Soon after you file bankruptcy, you should expect new bills and phone calls from creditors to stop. Sometimes they don’t. Why? They hope you’ll pay them anyway…without consulting your attorney, and sometimes people in bankruptcy do this. Remember, once you … Continue reading
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Credit Card Reform in Action: An animated ode to the Credit CARD Reform Act
You may have recently heard news about the Credit CARD Reform Act of 2009. It just went into effect on February 22, 2010 and is intended to provide various protections to consumers to combat the wily tricks of the credit … Continue reading
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Where are the bankruptcy courts in Connecticut?
As discussed in a previous post on this blog, most Connecticut residents who file for bankruptcy do not actually need to to go Bankruptcy Court and go before a Bankruptcy Judge. Rather instead, your only in-person interaction with bankruptcy officials … Continue reading
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Where do I go if I file for Bankruptcy in Connecticut?
Most Connecticut residents who file for bankruptcy do not have to go to the Bankruptcy Court in Connecticut. That’s because most bankruptcy cases are filed electronically in Connecticut and in the rest of the United States. But don’t you have … Continue reading
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What happens at a 341 Meeting of Creditors in Connecticut?
One of the first things that happens in a bankruptcy case in Connecticut after the debtor has filed a petition, is a “Meeting of Creditors,” also know as a “341 Meeting” which refers to Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code. What … Continue reading
How big is my “household” and why does the Bankruptcy Court care?
If you file for bankruptcy in Connecticut or anywhere else, then one piece of information you need to know is your “household size.” Why is household size so important? Because of the Means Test. Under the Means Test, you can … Continue reading
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How do I know if I have good or bad credit?
You can check your credit by requesting a report from the three main credit reporting companies (also sometimes referred to as “credit bureaus”). Note: Be aware that these are private companies, not government agencies. And the best starting point for … Continue reading
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What’s a “free initial consultation” like?
At the end of each of my blog posts, I include an invitation to contact me for a free initial consultation. So I thought you might be curious to know a little more about what happens at this initial consultation. … Continue reading