Miami Lawyers
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The Accidental Landlord: How Renting Your House Forfeits Bankruptcy Protection
Learn how renting your home forfeits your homestead exemption in bankruptcy and why “accidental landlords” risk losing their property when filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 in 2026.
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Gambling with a HELOC to Pay Record Credit Card Debt in 2026
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor Hernandez analyzes why using a HELOC to pay off record-high credit card debt in 2026 is a risky “equity stripping” move compared to bankruptcy.
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Mortgage Defaults Rising: An Escrow Shock Analysis of the 2026 Foreclosure Surge
Mortgage defaults are rising as Escrow Shock drives a 2026 foreclosure surge. Protect yourself with Chapter 13 and remove second mortgages.
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Understanding the Bankruptcy Rescission Period with Reaffirmation Agreements
Buyer’s remorse? Prof. Hernandez explains how to cancel a reaffirmation agreement within the 60-day rescission period under 11 U.S.C. 524(c).
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Reaffirmation Agreements: Why “Vulture Creditors” Want Your Signature
Are “vulture creditors” pressuring you to sign a reaffirmation agreement on furniture or electronics? Prof. Hernandez exposes their high-pressure tactics, the “silverware” bluff, and how to protect your bankruptcy fresh start from unnecessary personal liability.
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Do I Have to Go to Court for a Reaffirmation Agreement?
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains when a court appearance is required for a reaffirmation agreement.
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The Bankruptcy Contradiction: Why Filing Can Raise Your Credit Score
Can filing for bankruptcy actually improve your credit? Prof. Hernandez explains the 2026 “Credit Reset” paradox, DTI benefits, and reaffirmation strategies.
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The Zombie Store Card: Why Retail Closures are a Hidden Credit Score Landmine
Bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains how retail store closures in 2026 can trigger sudden credit score drops. Learn how “zombie” store cards raise utilization and hurt your FICO.
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Why Your “Common Sense” is Killing Your Credit Score
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains how to improve your credit score while protecting your cash instead of giving large deposits.
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Official Form 108: Understanding the Statement of Intention
Prof. Hernandez explains Official Form 108. Learn the difference between surrendering, reaffirming, & redeeming assets in a Chapter 7 filing.
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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.