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Means Test

The New York Bankruptcy Means Test: Figures and Forms (2026)

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Means Test

North Carolina Bankruptcy Means Test: Figures and Forms

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Exemptions

Idaho’s Unique Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Consumer Bankruptcy Law

Client Confidentiality and the Threat of Technology

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Consumer Bankruptcy Law

Handling Difficult Bankruptcy Clients: Office Protocols

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Bankruptcy

When Bankruptcy Meets a DUI: Discharging Debt vs. Restoring a Driver’s License

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings: What to Expect and Why They Are Delayed

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Bankruptcy

The New 2026 Small Business Bankruptcy Debt Limits Under Chapter 11

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
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Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Eligibility and §109(e) Debt Limits

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Bankruptcy

Credit Report Impact on Co‑Debtors When Someone Else Files Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Bankruptcy

Short Sale or Bankruptcy? Evaluating Your Strategic Exit Options

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Bankruptcy

The Rise in Foreclosures: Why Acting Early Saves Your Home and Your Money

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: The Co-Debtor Stay Advantage

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: The Automatic Stay and Co-Signers

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read

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Insights & Analysis

What Today’s Bankruptcy Statistics Tell Us About Tomorrow’s Economy

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read

Bankruptcy is a lagging indicator of household debt, showing how rising costs and record balances shape today’s filings.

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Insights & Analysis

Credit Card Debt Is Surging: Which Path Are You On?

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Insights & Analysis

Why Mortgage Delinquencies Signal Household Financial Collapse

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Insights & Analysis

The 70% Default Trap. Why Consumers Lose Debt Lawsuits Before They Even Begin

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Insights & Analysis

Are You Underwater? How America’s Debt Crisis Increases Personal Bankruptcies

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read

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Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings: Process, Objections, and Judicial Approval

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor Prof. Hernandez explains the Chapter 13 confirmation hearing, the liquidation test, and how to handle trustee objections to secure your payment plan.

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Bankruptcy

The Strategic Power of Chapter 13: Navigating the Auto Debt “Cramdown”

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Bankruptcy

How to Stop Foreclosure: The Expert Guide to the Automatic Stay

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Bankruptcy

Stopping Foreclosure: The Critical Steps When Filing for Bankruptcy Without a Lawyer (Pro Se)

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
Demystifying the 341 Meeting of Creditors: It's Not What You Think You've probably heard the term "341 meeting of creditors" countless times while researching online about filing for bankruptcy. Let's clear up the confusion. This isn't the dramatic courtroom showdown you see on TV. If you’re old school, it was L.A. Law. Remember Arnie Becker? In reality, what happens at the creditor’s meeting is different than your typical court hearing. First, there's no judge or jury. The bankruptcy trustee conducts the meeting, and it's usually a low-key affair. And while it’s titled the 341 Meeting of Creditors, Bigfoot sightings are more common than creditors appearing. For those of you in the Florida Everglades- it’s Skunk Ape, or my favorite, the Chupacabra for those of you in Miami. I won’t get into the Mothman of West Virginia, but you get my point. Being Prepared for the 341 Meeting of Creditors The bankruptcy trustee will ask you a few basic questions about your bankruptcy filing. Most hearings last less than five minutes. The meeting is typically held remotely, whether you dial in by phone or video conferencing with Zoom. Either way, be early to listen in on the basic questions asked to other debtors. That will also give you a feeling of what to expect and will calm your nerves. While it’s normal to be nervous, don't stress the creditor’s meeting. When the hearing is over, most of my clients ask is that it? Make sure to take your driver's license and original Social Security card. This will save you time and money, as you'll avoid a second hearing which your lawyer will charge additional fees for. If the hearing is done remotely, your lawyer will provide your driver’s license and Social Security card in advance to the bankruptcy trustee. Remember, the 341 meeting is a routine part of the process. It's not adversarial, and the trustee is there to do a job, not to cause you distress. The overwhelming majority of trustees are nice, calm, and sympathetic. Relax, breathe, and focus on getting through it. This is your next step to a fresh start as you walk down the path of financial freedom. Person in a formal black suit with arms crossed, standing against a white background. Text below reads ‘341 Meeting of Creditors emphasizing issues with the trustee and text Bankruptcy.blog’.
Bankruptcy

The 341 Meeting of Creditors: It’s Not What You Think

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read