Chapter 7 means test. My daughter and granddaughter live with me. Am I a household of 1 or 3? Whose income to use?

Attorney Myers is correct. In my district of Connecticut the "heads on a bed" rule applies. You would have a household of 3 people.

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I am a bankruptcy attorney in Connecticut and New York and not in Colorado. If your name appears on land records on the property, for the purposes...

We just about lost everything including funds invested by family and friends. I can not pay the $675 monthly restitution ordered

I am Attorney Max Rosenberg and I am a Connecticut and New York Bankruptcy Attorney. Bankruptcy may be a great benefit to you for a number of...

Does it cost to file for bankruptcy

I am a Connecticut Bankruptcy Attorney. Attorney Marvin is correct. A Chapter 7 case currently has a court filing fee of $299. The Chapter 13...

Lost wages and punitive damages against an assailant?

Hi, we are Connecticut personal injury attorneys. You can definitely recover Medicaid and lost wages. Punitive damages do exist in this state,...

Does foreclosure on owner mean renters can break lease?

You still have an obligation to pay under the lease. The house may be in foreclosure for years without ever going to sale, or it may still be...

Shouldn't I file for bankrupcy?

First, you should definitely see a qualified bankruptcy attorney for more information. My office would be happy to speak with you and we are Ct...

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Can i sue a collections agency?

You absolutely can. This is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. This is a federal statute that required debt collectors to...

Can I take a withdrawal from my 401K after filing bankruptcy in Connecticut?

Yes you can. The 401k is exempt prior to bankruptcy and the money you remove from it after filing is not subject to the list of assets a trustee...

Can i file for personal bankruptcy without losing the house.

Hello. I am a Connecticut bankruptcy attorney. My colleague is correct. Connecticut has a $75,000.00 exemption for equity in the property. If you...