Norwich Law Blog

If you are drowning in debt in Connecticut and feel you have no other options, you may be considering filing for bankruptcy. In a chapter 7 bankruptcy, the trustee takes many of your assets and sells them to help pay down your debt. However, there are some exemptions about items you are able to keep. 

The United States Courts states the purpose of bankruptcy is to give debtors a fresh start, and in chapter 7 bankruptcy the courts discharge some or most of an individual's debts to help. In bankruptcy filings, the debtor must submit a list of all creditors, property, monthly living expenses and sources of income. The court then determines what items to liquidate to pay down unsecured debts and then discharges the remaining debt.

Once you take the time to establish your wishes for your estate in your will, it is easy to let the first draft be the last draft. Unfortunately, if you don't update your will when you experience life events that impact it, your loved ones may face a difficult time honoring your wishes when the time comes.

Many life events can affect a will, as well as changes in the law that may occur without your realizing it. It is typically wise to review your will and make sure that it is up-to-date every four years, to help avoid unfortunate complications. This process does not take long, and can hep prevent many different complications that prolong distribution of your estate to your beneficiaries.

Even though you were a convicted criminal at one point in Connecticut and have served time behind bars, you are coming to a close with your required jail time and are preparing to reenter society as a free person. However, you are concerned about how your criminal past may affect your ability to secure a stable job. Fortunately, with your dedication to maintaining your integrity and taking responsibility for your actions, you still have a definite chance of getting the outcome you hope for. 

Acquiring a job that allows you to support yourself is critical as you begin to integrate back into society. You will want to begin rebuilding your life and rebuilding your reputation as someone who has changed and has moved beyond your criminal behaviors of the past. A job is a fantastic way to allow you to begin forming new relationships and strengthening professional traits that can be useful in multiple facets of life. 

For some, the decision to divorce is easy and there are no doubts when it comes to moving forward with a petition. For others, there may be a lot of uncertainty regarding divorce, and some people may be hesitant to approach the divorce process. There are multiple reasons why some people may be hesitant to file for divorce, whether they are afraid of how their spouse will react or what their friends and family members will say. Moreover, some may be too stressed out to approach the divorce process or they may think they do not have enough time to undertake a divorce at this time.

If you are facing any of these challenges, it is important to find the courage to divorce if you are positive that such a move is in your best interests and, if you are a parent, the best interests of your kids. You may find it helpful to build a supportive network of friends and family members who will help you work through this potentially difficult time. Or, perhaps you will have to make your way through a divorce on your own. Fortunately, there are ways you can make things easier, such as consulting a legal professional with considerable experience in this area and carefully examining your options and various laws that may be applicable to your circumstances.