Guidance for Consumers Thinking About Bankruptcy

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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 file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy only if your monthly income is below the monthly median… Continue Reading

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. You enter the office, worried about your finances, stressed from harassing calls from debt collectors,… Continue Reading

What should I bring when I meet with my bankruptcy lawyer in Connecticut?

So you’ve made an appointment to meet with your bankruptcy lawyer to discuss your financial situation.  And you find yourself wondering, “Do I need to bring anything?  And if so, what should I bring to my meeting with my bankruptcy lawyer?” Well, here’s a list of a few basic and typical things that you should… Continue Reading

Is it ok to do “pre-bankruptcy planning”?

Yes, there are many things you can and should do to plan ahead if you intend to file for bankruptcy in Connecticut.  There are also a number of things you should not do if you are planning to file for bankruptcy. For this reason, if you are in any way considering a bankruptcy filing in… Continue Reading