Debtor Defense Guide: Using Discovery to Build Your Case
Master your debtor defense. A published expert explains how to use discovery and interrogatories to challenge creditors, buy time, and gain leverage for mediation.
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Judgment Liens and Home Equity Erosion: The Silent Cost of Ignored Lawsuits
Bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains how judgment liens trigger home equity erosion. Don’t lose the equity in your home.
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Navigating a Creditor Lawsuit: The Prove Debt Ownership Defense
Professor & author’s guide to debt lawsuit defense. Learn to challenge debt ownership, use discovery to delay judgments, and stop garnishment with bankruptcy.
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The 57-Store Shutdown of Off Fifth Avenue and Financial Reset of Saks Global
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the Saks Global bankruptcy: 57 Saks Off 5th stores closing and a total “Financial Reset.” View the full list of remaining stores and what this retail collapse means for the 2026 economy.
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Suing the Government is Your Best Move Against Student Loan Garnishments
Stop federal student loan garnishment by leveraging the “settlement gap.” Learn why filing an adversary proceeding is the key to forcing a government settlement and discharging debt under the latest DOJ guidance.
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Mom and Pop Small Businesses Reach Record High in Bankruptcy Filings
Bankruptcy attorney & law professor reports on the record small business bankruptcies in 2025 caused by the impact of the Trump tariffs.
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Foreclosure Rise Continues: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Saves Homes
The ATTOM report shows rising foreclosures. See the critical difference: Chapter 7 buys time; only Chapter 13 saves your home by curing the debt.
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The Tariff Tax: The “Largest U.S. Tax Hike” in 30 Years as Bankruptcies Surge
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor’s analysis: The tariffs are the ‘largest tax hike’ in 30 years. Learn why regressive tariffs are driving up consumer debt and Chapter 7 filings.
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The Tariff Hoax: The Farmer Bailouts to Avoid Bankruptcy
Expert analysis of why farm bailouts failed to prevent Chapter 12 filings. See how the tariff hoax and loss of foreign aid markets crippled farmers.
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The Post-Bankruptcy Credit Surge: Rebuild Your Credit
A bankruptcy discharge is a clean slate. Learn the post-bankruptcy credit surge strategy, including the Secured Credit Card and Credit-Builder Loan tactics.
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