Personal Injury Settlements: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Prof. Hernandez explains how personal injury settlements are treated in Chapter 7 liquidation vs. Chapter 13 reorganization, including the Liquidation Test.
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How Personal Injury Settlements Move Through a Bankruptcy Case
Learn how the process of a PI settlement moves through a bankruptcy case and why the Trustee oversees every step. Understand what the bankruptcy Trustee requires and how the process affects your claim
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Protecting Your Recovery: Personal Injury Settlements and the Bankruptcy Estate
Can you keep your personal injury settlement in bankruptcy? Prof. Hernandez analyzes 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(11)(D), state exemptions, and strategic alternatives to filing.
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Does Bankruptcy Stop Eviction? The Pre vs. Post-Judgment Rule
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains when bankruptcy stops eviction, how the pre‑ vs. post‑judgment rule works, and when landlords can still proceed.
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The Tenant in the Middle: What Happens When Your Landlord Files Bankruptcy?
If your landlord files for bankruptcy, your lease doesn’t just disappear. Prof. Hernandez explains “accidental landlords,” escrow shock, and how Section 365(h) protects tenant rights during a filing.
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The Accidental Landlord: How Renting Your House Forfeits Bankruptcy Protection
Learn how renting your home forfeits your homestead exemption in bankruptcy and why “accidental landlords” risk losing their property when filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 in 2026.
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Understanding the Bankruptcy Rescission Period with Reaffirmation Agreements
Buyer’s remorse? Prof. Hernandez explains how to cancel a reaffirmation agreement within the 60-day rescission period under 11 U.S.C. 524(c).
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Reaffirmation Agreements: Why “Vulture Creditors” Want Your Signature
Are “vulture creditors” pressuring you to sign a reaffirmation agreement on furniture or electronics? Prof. Hernandez exposes their high-pressure tactics, the “silverware” bluff, and how to protect your bankruptcy fresh start from unnecessary personal liability.
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Do I Have to Go to Court for a Reaffirmation Agreement?
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains when a court appearance is required for a reaffirmation agreement.
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Official Form 108: Understanding the Statement of Intention
Prof. Hernandez explains Official Form 108. Learn the difference between surrendering, reaffirming, & redeeming assets in a Chapter 7 filing.
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