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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How to Avoid a Bank Account Freeze: A Professor’s Legal Guide
Professor Alexander Hernandez, J.D., shares essential legal strategies to prevent a bank account freeze. Learn how to protect your income and navigate creditor lawsuits.
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Bankruptcy Filings Rise: Trends & Predictions
Bankruptcy filings increased 16.8% in 2023, with a prediction of ongoing growth through 2025.
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FTC Issues $4.1 Million in Refunds: What Student Loan Refund for Scam Victims
Professor Alexander Hernandez, J.D., explains how to claim your share of the $4.1M FTC student loan refund. Get the facts on Mission Hills Federal and other scams.
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What Drea de Matteo’s Story Teaches Us Foreclosure Defense
Professor Alexander Hernandez, J.D., analyzes the Drea de Matteo foreclosure. Discover key foreclosure defense strategies, from side hustles to Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Lien Stripping Explained
This podcast clarifies misconceptions about mortgages, bankruptcy, and the implications of Chapter 13.
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcies Soar: Analyzing the 2026 Surge
Chapter 11 filings surged 72% in 2025. Professor Alexander Hernandez, author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law, analyzes the 2026 debt storm and retail’s digital shift.
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Biden Caps Credit Card Late Fees to $8: Impact on Consumers
President Biden’s new rule caps credit card late fees at $8, saving consumers billions annually.
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The Post-Pandemic Debt Storm: Why Bankruptcy Filings Hit a 15-Year High
As corporate & consumer bankruptcies surge in 2025, Professor Hernandez breaks down why record debt, high interest rates, and the end of forbearance are accelerating Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 filings.
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What Does It Mean to Be “Judgment-Proof”?
Are you judgment-proof? Discover which assets are exempt from creditors, how to handle a lawsuit, and the #1 mistake that puts your protected income at risk.
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Filing for Bankruptcy After a Car Accident Lawsuit
A damaged red car with significant dents and missing parts, lying in a green grassy field beside a road, with rolling hills in the background.