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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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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Wage Stagnation, Inflation, and the Survival Budget
Navigating a Chapter 13 plan during inflation? This guide explains feasibility strategies, the liquidation test, and how to effectively manage your repayment plan.
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The Bankruptcy Tipping Point: Chapter 7, Grocery Inflation, and the Means Test Trap
How inflation and outdated IRS allowances affect Chapter 7 eligibility in 2026, plus key strategies for navigating the Means Test.
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Understanding Credit Reports: Disputing Errors Made Easy
Learn how to identify and dispute common errors on your Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion credit reports. Protect your credit core!
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The 2026 Rise in Bankruptcy Filings: Why Small Businesses Are Hitting the Debt Wall
Small businesses are facing mounting debt pressure in 2026. Learn why more owners are turning to Subchapter V to restructure obligations and secure a fresh start.
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Indiana Bankruptcy Exemptions: Protecting Your Assets
Protect your assets in Indiana with our expert guide to bankruptcy exemptions. Prof. Hernandez breaks down the tangible and intangible property rules to help you secure a fresh start.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Debunking the Liquidation Myth
Is Chapter 7 always a liquidation? Learn the reality of no-asset cases, the truth about the means test, and why this chapter may not save your home. Read the expert breakdown.
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The LLC Illusion: Accidental Landlords and Personal Liability in Foreclosures
Foreclosure rates are at a 7-year high. Don’t fall for the LLC liability trap. Learn why personal guarantees survive title transfers and protect your future.
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The 2026 Bankruptcy Surge and the New Importance of the Co‑Debtor Stay
Bankruptcy filings have surged 47%. Learn how the Chapter 13 Co‑Debtor Stay protects co‑signers from zero‑equity auto loans and deficiency lawsuits.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: The Co-Debtor Stay Advantage
Protect your co‑signers with this guide to the Chapter 13 Co‑Debtor Stay. Learn how the stay works, its limits, and how to prevent post‑bankruptcy deficiency lawsuits against co‑debtors.
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Illinois Bankruptcy Exemptions: A Complete Guide to Asset Protection
Protect your property with this complete guide to Illinois bankruptcy exemptions. Learn how to maximize your asset protection and navigate state-specific rules effectively.