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Connecticut Bankruptcy Law: Exemptions That Help Protect Creditors
Author: Simon Peters
There are certain exemptions related to the Connecticut bankruptcy law that helps protect creditors when a debtor files bankruptcy in Connecticut. One also has the choice in Connecticut to avail of federal exemption statutes instead of the Connecticut exemptions, and it is also possible to use federal supplemental exemptions in conjunction with the Connecticut exemptions.
Debtors don't Necessarily Lose Everything in Bankruptcy
Many people are under the false impression that bankruptcy means losing everything that the debtor owns in order to satisfy his or her debt. As a matter of fact, the Connecticut bankruptcy law allows debtors to keep a number of things that are essential for the well being of the debtor and his family. In spite of the fact that there is a federal exemption law, Connecticut bankruptcy law allows you to choose between state and federal exemption laws.
Items that are exempt under Connecticut bankruptcy law include personal effects, furniture, cars (subject to a specified amount of equity), and tools of trade, equity in residence, clothes, household goods as well as books and jewelry.
It should not be difficult to locate a Connecticut bankruptcy law attorney, because there are a number of them that specialize in providing service to all kinds of clients. You will be able to get effective counsel across Connecticut that deals with unforeseen medical expenses, divorce or unemployment that can catch you off guard and result in bankruptcy. A good Connecticut bankruptcy law attorney will be able to assist in taking the best option in all matters relating to filing bankruptcy.
Whether it is consumer, business or commercial bankruptcy, you will need a Connecticut bankruptcy law attorney with extensive experience in knowing all the intricacies of the laws pertaining to Connecticut bankruptcy. Keep in mind however, that there is no magic formula to help make the decision to file bankruptcy. You may consider bankruptcy as an option if you are paying minimum amounts on bills, receives a notice that a mortgage or loan is being foreclosed on or you have had severe financial setback.
Consumers can file for bankruptcy under Connecticut bankruptcy law either as Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. With new federal bankruptcy laws coming into effect from October 17, 2005, a "means test" will determine whether the debtor is eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. For those that do not qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the best and only option will be the Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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