Learn what to do if you cannot afford to pay court costs and fees for Family, civil, housing, and small claims cases.If you don't have the money to pay court costs, you can fill out a form asking for a “fee waiver.” A fee waiver means that you ...

What Is Foreclosure?What happens during foreclosure?Strict Foreclosure or Foreclosure by Sale?EjectmentDeficiency JudgmentDo I Have Options?Other ResourcesFor More InformationWhat Is Foreclosure? Foreclosure is a lawsuit in which a bank, mortgage ...

By: Center for Children's Advocacy

Note: We use "bank" to mean the person or company who is bringing the foreclosure action. Banks are not the only ones who can bring a foreclosure.

If you are behind on your mortgage payments, your lender can try to take your home back by foreclosure. This means the lender sues you in court. The court can order that your home be turned over to the lender or that it be sold to pay the ...

This article was written to help owners who live in and own a one- to four-family home who are behind on their mortgage payments or who have already received papers from a court because a foreclosure action has been filed against them.

You do NOT have to move right away when your building is foreclosed.You are protected by state and federal laws.  Here's information about how you can protect your rights.

A list of common legal words and their definitions compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. If you didn't find what you were looking for in the Connecticut Judicial Branch glossary, try this glossary of legal terms by the U.S. Courts.

A statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring equal housing opportunity for everyone in Connecticut.

The Connecticut Housing Coalition works to expand housing opportunity and to increase the quantity and quality of affordable housing in our state.Click here for information on housing help.

FAQs: http://www.jud.ct.gov/foreclosure/homeowner_qs.htm

HUD oversees federally subsidized rental programs as well and homebuyer programs.

Infoline (2-1-1) is a free service that can help you with many different kinds of problems, including substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide prevention, financial problems, and more. It is available 24 hours a day and 365 days per year.

This section of the National Consumer Law Center web site has information about money and finances that may be helpful to you. Learn about preventing foreclosure, handling bankruptcy, and dealing with harassment by debt collectors. Get ...

Designed to help owners who live in and own a one- to four-family home who are behind on their mortgage payments or who have already received papers from a court because a foreclosure action has been filed against them.

The Connecticut State Department of Education is committed to ensuring that all Connecticut children in homeless situations have the opportunity to attend, enroll in, and succeed in school.

A collaborative effort of the City of New Haven and other nonprofit agencies to address the growing mortgage foreclosure crisis.

A collaborative effort of the City of New Haven and other nonprofit agencies to address the growing mortgage foreclosure crisis.

See a "how to" slidecast by the Connecticut Judicial Branch: http://www.jud.ct.gov/forms/appearance/default.htm

If you cannot afford to pay certain court fees to start a case in court and you have very little income, you may have a right to a fee waiver. Use this form to ask the court to allow you not to pay.

This form is required for the Foreclosure Mediation Program.

The Connecticut Superior Court requires that this notice be sent to you about the residential foreclosure process.

Going to court can be stressful. This video will cover everything you need to know about getting ready for a court hearing, including what to wear, who to bring with you, what happens when you see the judge, meeting with a mediator, and more. ...

Interactive Options to Avoid ForeclosureExplore WaysHome™, an interactive video simulation to help you learn about the options to avoid foreclosure.Watch the video

This video will help you learn what to do if you're a renter and the building you live in is being foreclosed. It's important to remember that tenants don't have to move right away in a foreclosure. After a foreclosure, you have the right to ...

Infoline (2-1-1) is a free service that can help you with many different kinds of problems, including substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide prevention, financial problems, and more. It is available 24 hours a day and 365 days per year.

According to Governor M. Jodi Rell: "The Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program is a vital safety net for families and individuals in need. In these economic times, it is even more essential. Like many safety net programs over the ...

Serves Fairfield County.Services include:Food pantry and soup kitchen, 203-292-5588Supportive affordable housing, 203-292-5588Shelters for men, women, and families, 203-254-2935

Statewide Legal Services is a telephone hotline helping callers with legal problems in Connecticut. They talk to callers about many different non-criminal legal problems. Some of the problems they can talk to you about include family, employment, ...

Mission is to connect individuals and families with solutions that lead to well-being, self-sufficiency and full participation in the community.Services include early childhood education, elderly assistance, home heating assistance, housing ...

Offers a variety of programs and services to address the ongoing issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. All services are free to residents of Bridgeport, Fairfield, Easton, Stratford, Trumbull and Monroe.Hotline information:Domestic ...

The Windham Region No Freeze Hospitality Center provides basic overnight shelter from cold weather for homeless persons over the age of 18 from November 15th through April of each year. No one is turned away.Sign in: 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.