Connecticut Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Can Happen To Anyone
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC on October 29, 2012
A couple that won several million dollars in a lawsuit has recently filed for bankruptcy. This filing may be surprising, but it also shows that Chapter 7 bankruptcy can happen for many reasons and to any Connecticut resident. The couple was embroiled in a lawsuit several years ago over butter flavoring used in popcorn.
Connecticut Sees Rise In Foreclosure Filings For September
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC on October 26, 2012
Connecticut foreclosure filings have finally slowed down. Although they are slightly up from 12 months ago, the overall news is positive compared to the high spikes earlier in the summer. In 2011, the number of foreclosure filings was listed at 1,278. This year, the number rests at 1,299.
Social Security Income Not Considered Disposable In Bankruptcy
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC on October 16, 2012
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has solidified the ruling that Social Security income is safe from the "disposable income'" rule in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing. Currently, the Bankruptcy Code states the same thing, but one debtor ended up having to litigate the issue. This ruling could be reason for a sigh of relief for Connecticut residents and those who were watching this case to see the outcome.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Can Help Connecticut Business Owners
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC on October 15, 2012
For Connecticut business owners, events may occasionally occur that cause a company to fall deep into debt. When this occurs, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often a viable option. In recent news, a woman at the center of a criminal investigation has filed for bankruptcy in federal court.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Can Help Connecticut Business Owners
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC on October 15, 2012
For Connecticut business owners, events may occasionally occur that cause a company to fall deep into debt. When this occurs, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often a viable option. In recent news, a woman at the center of a criminal investigation has filed for bankruptcy in federal court.
Dissuade Credit Card Debt Collectors In Connecticut
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC on October 10, 2012
Many Connecticut residents may have struggled with credit card debt at one time in their lives. However, it could be important to note that some of those credits charges may have been fraudulent. When a credit card number is stolen, many charges come from sex-related internet sites. Although the credit card company will deny the charges, collection companies may step in and purchase the fraudulent debt for relatively little money in order to attempt to force the consumer to pay off the credit card debt.
Connecticut Credit Card Debt: Man Wins Against Collection Agency
On behalf of Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC on October 09, 2012
It's little surprise that more consumers are beginning to fight against credit card debt. With high incidents of identity theft and erroneous reporting information in Connecticut and around the country, consumers are sometimes left holding the bag. A recent fight over credit card debt has highlighted the practices of debt collection agencies across the nation.
