Norwich Law Blog

When you are struggling with debt, one of the things that you may want to look into is bankruptcy. Not everyone chooses bankruptcy, but it can be a great solution in certain circumstances.

When you are considering bankruptcy, remember that there are a lot of myths about bankruptcy circulating in the public. Bankruptcy won't ruin your credit forever, and it doesn't make you a bad person.

Whether you have lived in your current home for two years or 20 years, you have likely developed an emotional attachment to the property. As you have grown accustomed to living in the space and made it your own, it has become your home, not just another house. In addition to enjoying the space, you have made substantial investments in its purchase and ongoing maintenance.

Most people who worry about complications in real estate deals focus on the potential for last-minute issues that could prevent a successful closing or delay possession. Once they assume possession, they think of the home as their home. For the average person, that may be the case, but some people find themselves at risk of losing their home long after they take possession of the property.

Getting arrested for a drug crime in Connecticut may be frightening and confusing, especially since some of the state's laws about controlled substances are complicated. Sometimes, the severity of charges and penalties may vary depending on the type of drug, the amount you have or the location where your arrest occurred. At Beebe & O'Neil, we understand the detailed nature of the state's drug laws and have helped many clients react to criminal charges.

The Connecticut Judicial Branch provides details on the state's laws relating to drug possession and distribution. You may face charges for selling, manufacturing, transporting or giving away controlled substances. In certain circumstances, the quantity of the controlled substance may affect the penalties. There may be other factors that affect drug-related criminal charges as well. For example, you may face more severe penalties for possession of narcotics within 1,500 feet of a school than for possession in another location.

Even if your marriage has been on the rocks for many years, you must still take extra care when asking your spouse for a divorce. The first conversation you have about your divorce has the potential to impact the process from start to finish.

Here are five keys to asking your spouse for a divorce:

• Prepare yourself: Knowing what you want to say and how you'll react to your spouse can help keep you on track. You can't prepare for everything, but you can at least have a basic idea of the approach you want to take.
• Choose the right time and place: Carefully consider when and where you'll ask your spouse for a divorce. As such an important conversation, consider having it when there is nothing else to get in your way.
• Don't backtrack: If your spouse asks for another chance, you may be tempted to step back from asking for a divorce and comply. If you've already thought things through, don't turn back now.
• Protect yourself: There's nothing more important than your safety, so do whatever it takes to protect yourself against a potentially violent spouse. If you're concerned about your spouse becoming violent, ask for a divorce over the phone or in a public place. Don't compromise your safety for anything or anyone.
• Don't discuss the details: Once you ask for divorce, it's natural to want to discuss details such as child custody, child support, and property and debt division There is enough time to talk about these things when the divorce process begins. Getting into the details shortly after asking for a divorce is likely to cause more stress and tension, which can drag on for the entirety of the process.