Miami Lawyers
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Why Chapter 12 Bankruptcy is Hitting the 2026 Kitchen Table
With Chapter 12 filings up 46%, the farm crisis is hitting home. Prof. Hernandez explains how the “Red Rural Recession” is driving 2026 grocery inflation and supply chain delays.
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When the National Debt Surpasses GDP, Households Feel It
Prof. Hernandez explains how the rising national debt drives up interest rates, squeezes household budgets, and raises the cost of living in 2026.
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Probate Court and Inheritances in Bankruptcy: The 180-Day Rule
Discover how the 180-day rule affects inheritances in bankruptcy. Prof. Hernandez explains the risks of “time travel” assets, the date of death trigger, and why disclaiming an inheritance is considered a fraudulent transfer. Learn how to protect your future assets through strategic timing.
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Protecting Divorce Assets When Filing for Bankruptcy
Learn why divorce settlements and home sale proceeds may not be exempt in bankruptcy. Prof. Hernandez explains the reinvestment rule and how to protect your assets.
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Why Being a Life Insurance Beneficiary is a Risk in Bankruptcy
Discover why being a life insurance beneficiary is a high-stakes gamble in bankruptcy. Learn how the 180-day rule under Section 541 can allow a Trustee to seize your payout and why timing your filing is critical to protecting your family’s legacy. Expert analysis by Prof. Hernandez.
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How Bankruptcy is Affected By Your Worker’s Comp Settlement
Prof. Hernandez explains how worker’s compensation impacts the bankruptcy means test. Learn how to manage the gap between the 6-month lookback and your real-world budget on Schedules I and J to avoid the “disposable income” trap.
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Why Your Exempt Worker’s Comp Settlement Is at Risk with Bankruptcy
Prof. Hernandez explains how commingling exempt worker’s comp or retirement funds with general cash can lead to frozen accounts and lost legal protections.
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Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure vs.Bankruptcy. Which Is the Better Exit?
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains which choice is better between a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure or Chapter 7 or13 Bankruptcy?
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Proactive Tenant Strategies When the Landlord is in Foreclosure
Protect your lease when a landlord faces foreclosure or bankruptcy. Prof. Hernandez explains how to use PACER, the impact of Section 365, and your rights under the PTFA 90-day rule.”
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The Parent PLUS Trap: Why You Are a Target For Creditors
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor** Prof. Hernandez warns that Parent PLUS loans make parents an “easy target.” Learn how the Treasury uses wage garnishment and Social Security seizure to recover six-figure educational debt.
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Preparing for the Economic Storm Heading Our Way
Economic turmoil looms with increasing debt, declining industries, and fear-driven policies affecting communities nationwide.
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Economic Pulse: Tariff Losses for Small and Large Businesses
Economic struggles intensify as GOP cuts impact rural grocers, rising energy costs, and tariff burdens.
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Impact of the Big Beautiful Bill on Electricity Costs
The Big Beautiful Bill cuts renewable energy subsidies, increasing future electricity costs for households.
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Essential Tips for Listing Assets on Bankruptcy Schedule 106A/B
Bankruptcy Schedule 106A/B requires listing all assets, understanding exemptions, and accurate valuations.
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U.S. Economic Pulse: July 2025 Insights
U.S. economy faces tariffs impacting inflation amid rising car loan costs and post-hurricane challenges.
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What Failing Industries Reveal About the Economy and American Households
Prof. Hernandez analyzes how 2026 tariffs and inflation fuel a consumer pullback, driving a 13-month surge in U.S. foreclosures and bankruptcy filings.
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Tariff-Induced Inflation: The Ladder to Bankruptcy
Tariffs, inflation, fuel costs, & global conflicts are driving up everyday expenses, increasing bankruptcies & foreclosures across the U.S.
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Official Bankruptcy Form 106: Summary of Assets
Form 106 summarizes assets and liabilities, ensuring accuracy in Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions to prevent complications.
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How Congress Affects Your Wallet: CFPB Cuts Explained
Congress significantly reduced the CFPB’s budget, endangering consumer protections and increasing financial risks.
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The Big Beautiful Bill: What Comes Next?
The Big Beautiful Bill awaits Trump’s signature, promising significant savings for the wealthy and losses for low-income households.