Spouse and I agreed to file for separation. However my spouse has many financial bills in collections

Section 46b-37 governs the joint duty of spouses to support the family. It can be found at this link:...

Our tenant paid partial rent. If we accepted it do we have to wait until next month to file for eviction?

If your tenant does not pay the entire rent due under the lease within the grace period, you can serve a notice to quit for non-payment of rent....

What happens if they say a judgement will be filed against you because you havent sent a payment in months?

You need to pay these loans as soon as possible. They should accept a money order or bank check, but buying a pre-paid card from a bank does not...

I rec'd a summary process for eviction from my landlord's atty today and the answer date is also listed as today. What do I do?

Attorney Block is correct. You must immediately go to the Housing Clerk's office and file your appearance in the case. After that, if you...

Collection letter from lawyer called and offered a cash settlement question?

You should immediately contact an attorney who is experienced in debtor and consumer protection. There is a small chance that there are defects in...

Are there any lawyers or law services in hartford(CT) i could hire/solicit to help me file a suit at a small claims court.

In Connecticut, parties in the small claims court are permitted to retain an attorney. You can conduct a search here on Avvo, or you can contact...

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Security deposit

Generally, you have 30 days from the termination of a tenancy or 15 days after receiving written notice of the tenant's forwarding address,...

I received a notice to quit for non-payment for the current month and not within the statutory time period. What do I do?

In Connecticut, "As a condition precedent to a summary process action, proper notice to quit is a jurisdictional necessity." Lampasona v. Jacobs,...

Is a civil summomns for cc debt legit if it was rolled up and stuffed in my door handle.? Not presented to me.

The short answer is no. The paperwork should have been left inside your home. HOWEVER, you will have to file a motion to dismiss the case with the...

CT Foreclosure Mediation and negotiating

You should really contact an attorney to discuss the specific facts of your case in order to receive an answer to a detailed question like...