Should I write "paid in full" on the check and will this protect me from further litigation?

Yes you can write "paid in full" on your check. You can also write the Gettysburg Address...they both have the same legal effect...none.

I'm looking for CT attorney that specializes in subprime lending, mortgage securitization, and foreclosure defense?

I recommend Attorney Sarah Poriss in Hartford. She specializes in foreclosure defense.

Should we file for chapter 13 bankruptcy?

The real question is...can you file a Chapter 7? I'm not sure why you jumped directly to a Chapter 13, but the financial benefits of a Chapter 7...

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Bankruptcy and divorce

Not sure from your question what you refused to do, but regardless, the State Court judge cannot entertain contempt motions (related to property...

How muchis it to file for bankruptcy?

Legal fees vary greatly depending on the complexity of the case. Most attorneys offer a no-charge initial consultation. After that meeting you...

Can my husband, who's an authorized user on my credit card, claim the debts he's incurred on that card when he files Ch. 7?

Your husband can, and probably should, list those debts on his bankruptcy petition. The listing of these debts, however, will have no impact on...