Connecticut Bankruptcy Law

Considering filing bankruptcy in Connecticut? You need to understand Connecticut bankruptcy law and exemptions.

As on overview we have listed some of the main exemptions, links to the federal courts serving Connecticut, and some filing statistics for Connecticut.

Connecticut Exemptions

Homestead:
$75,000 ($125,000 for hospital claims)
Details:
Homestead consisting of owner-occupied real property or mobile or manufactured home used as primary residence

Motor Vehicle:
$3,500
Details:
1 motor vehicle


This is just and overview and there is a detailed list of the Connecticut Bankruptcy Exemptions.

Connecticut Bankruptcy Courts

If you need more information about the Connecticut Federal Bankruptcy Courts you can click on the link for your district.

  • Connecticut District

    • Connecticut Filing Statistics

    Here are the counties in Connecticut with the highest amount of bankruptcy filings.

    Year - County
    Total
    Ch7
    Ch13
    2012 NEW HAVEN
    2397
    2062
    329
    2012 HARTFORD
    1825
    1631
    193
    2012 FAIRFIELD
    1701
    1432
    255
    2012 NEW LONDON
    527
    487
    40

    You can see the information for all counties by visiting the Connecticut Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings by county page.

    Here are the most recently available statistics for monthly bankruptcy filings in Connecticut.

    Year - Month
    Total
    Ch7
    Ch13
    2013 6
    618
    510
    107
    2013 5
    627
    546
    78
    2013 4
    668
    602
    64
    2013 3
    605
    516
    89
    2013 2
    443
    380
    63
    2013 1
    590
    526
    64


    You can see more data by visiting the Connecticut Personal Bankruptcy Filing Statistics page.

    If you have question about filing bankruptcy please visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page or schedule a free consultation with a local attorney.