Miami Lawyers
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The Household Debt Crisis Driving the 2026 Bankruptcy Wave
Learn how the household debt crisis & bankruptcy wave are unfolding in 2026 & what legal options protect families facing rising delinquencies.
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The Chapter 13 Marathon: Why You Need Permission Before Taking on New Debt
New debt in Chapter 13 is permanent and requires court approval. Learn how the “Motion to Incur Debt” protects your case, explained by a Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor.
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Bankruptcy’s Timing Mistake: Medical Bills & Debt You Can’t Erase
Post‑petition debt is permanent, making bankruptcy timing critical. Learn how the snapshot rule protects you, explained by a Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor.
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401(k) Loans in Chapter 13: The Step‑Up Trap That Can Break Your Plan
A 401(k) loan in Chapter 13 can trigger a step‑up trap that raises your plan payments. Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains.
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How Your 401(k) Withdrawal Can Sabotage Your Chapter 7 Means Test
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains how a 401k withdrawal impacts the Chapter 7 bankruptcy Mean Test.
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The Hidden Small‑Business Bankruptcy Wave: From Chapter 11 to 7
Small‑business bankruptcies are rising as owners shift from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7. Learn how tariffs, rates, leases, and personal liability drive liquidation
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How Retirement Contributions Affect a Bankruptcy Case
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains how 401(k) & IRA retirement contributions affect your disposable income in bankruptcy.
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401(k) Loans in Bankruptcy: Why They Are Listed as Secured Debt
As living costs rise in 2026, 401(k) loans are becoming more common, yet many don’t realize they are classified as secured debt. Prof. Hernandez explains why these loans aren’t dischargeable in bankruptcy and the severe tax penalties of defaulting.
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How Spirit Airlines’ Collapse Compares to the American Household
Rising costs are grounding families like Spirit Airlines. Learn how inflation is pushing household budgets to a breaking point.
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The Perfect Storm: From Rural America, to the Boardroom, to the Kitchen Table
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the “Perfect Storm”: Linking the Chapter 12 farm surge to corporate insolvency and the rise of household debt survival tactics.
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Claire’s and Icing Store Closures in Florida: Key Details
Claire’s is closing fifteen Florida locations due to bankruptcy and changing consumer habits.
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Understanding Schedule D for Secured Creditor Claims
Schedule D requires all secured debts in bankruptcy; listing does not mean asset surrender.
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Understanding Stagflation Signs and Core Inflation: A Deep Dive
Stagflation concerns rise as inflation and stagnant job growth create economic uncertainty and fear.
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4.4 Million Exposed in TransUnion Data Breach—Take Action!
TransUnion’s data breach affects 4.4 million; consider freezing credit to safeguard personal information.
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Claire’s Store Closures in Georgia: Complete List
Claire’s is closing several Georgia locations due to bankruptcy and shifting retail trends.
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Understanding Tariff Driven Inflation
Lower interest rates signal economic struggle, worsened by tariffs, increasing costs of living significantly.
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The Hidden Cost of Tariffs: How Trade Policy Fuels Debt and Bankruptcy
Trump tariffs can raise costs significantly, affecting household expenses and increasing bankruptcies nationwide.
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PSLF Under Threat: What Borrowers Need to Know
A new Department of Education rule could eliminate PSLF due to their employer’s misconduct: “guilt by association.”
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Why Foreclosures Filings Are Rising in Tourist-Haven States
Foreclosure rates rise sharply in tourism-dependent states, reflecting economic strains and tourism decline.
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Claire’s Bankruptcy Chapter 11: Tariffs and Store Closures
Claire’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again, facing debt, tariffs, and changing consumer behavior.