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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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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: The Automatic Stay and Co-Signers
Filing for Chapter 7 with a co-signer? Learn why the automatic stay doesn’t protect them and discover practical strategies to manage the risks.
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Post-Petition Transfers in Bankruptcy and the Avoidance Powers
Understand how trustees manage post-petition assets under 11 U.S.C. § 549 and § 554, including avoidance powers and the economic logic behind asset abandonment.
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The Zero-Equity Trap: How Liquidity Exhaustion is Fueling the Bankruptcy Surge
Learn how long-term auto loans create zero equity, increase bankruptcy risks, and how Chapter 7 or 13 can offer real financial relief.
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When Auto Debt Outlives the Car: The Rise of 84‑Month Loans and Bankruptcy
84‑month auto loans often lead to long‑term negative equity and repossession risk. Learn how bankruptcy can address deficiency balances and protect consumers.
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Understanding the Motion for Turnover in Bankruptcy Proceedings
How the Motion for Turnover in bankruptcy under §542 allows debtors to reclaim repossession of seized assets.
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Saving Your Home After a Foreclosure Sale: The Bankruptcy Strategy
Can bankruptcy stop a foreclosure after the sale? Learn how filing before title transfer can still protect your home.
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Regaining Your Car After Repossession: Bankruptcy Options
Stop car repossession with bankruptcy & force the lender to return your vehicle. Learn how timing and Chapter 13 options work.
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Willful vs. Negligence: Discharging Injury Debt | Prof. Hernandez
Can you discharge injury debt in bankruptcy? Prof. Hernandez explains the critical difference between willful, malicious acts and ordinary negligence.
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Stop Foreclosure Fast: Why Delaying Your Chapter 13 Filing Costs You Thousands
Avoid common foreclosure traps. Discover why acting early with a Chapter 13 filing helps you minimize legal fees, protect your equity, and secure your financial future.
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Auto Repossession Risk Hits 32-Year Highs: What Borrowers Need to Know
Facing auto repossession? Bankruptcy’s automatic stay can stop it, and a Chapter 13 cramdown may lower your loan balance and interest rate.