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  • Foreclosure Rise Continues: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Saves Homes

    The ATTOM report shows rising foreclosures. See the critical difference: Chapter 7 buys time; only Chapter 13 saves your home by curing the debt.

  • The Tariff Tax: The “Largest U.S. Tax Hike” in 30 Years as Bankruptcies Surge

    Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor’s analysis: The tariffs are the ‘largest tax hike’ in 30 years. Learn why regressive tariffs are driving up consumer debt and Chapter 7 filings.

  • The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Hardship Discharge

    Learn the strict legal requirements for the Chapter 13 bankruptcy hardship discharge (11 U.S.C. § 1328(b)). See what qualifies as unavoidable circumstances and permanent disability.

  • The Tariff Hoax: The Farmer Bailouts to Avoid Bankruptcy

    Expert analysis of why farm bailouts failed to prevent Chapter 12 filings. See how the tariff hoax and loss of foreign aid markets crippled farmers.

  • The Post-Bankruptcy Credit Surge: Rebuild Your Credit

    A bankruptcy discharge is a clean slate. Learn the post-bankruptcy credit surge strategy, including the Secured Credit Card and Credit-Builder Loan tactics.

  • The Rule 2004 Examination: The Broadest Discovery Tool in Bankruptcy

    The Rule 2004 Examination is the “fishing expedition” used by Trustees to investigate assets, transfers, and grounds for discharge denial. Understand its broad scope and limitations.

  • Spotting the Critical Issues in Bankruptcy Schedule J (Expenses)

    Avoid costly mistakes on Schedule J. Learn how Trustees scrutinize expenses, handle joint filings, and calculate disposable income to prevent Chapter 7 conversion or case dismissal.

  • The Perfect Financial Storm is Here

    Travel bans, AI job losses, and tariff policy are creating a ‘perfect storm.’ Learn how record household debt is driving U.S. foreclosures and bankruptcy filings among businesses and consumers.

  • Navigating a Creditor Lawsuit: The Strategic Use of Filing an Answer Before Bankruptcy

    Don’t default! Learn the strategic reason to file an Answer to a creditor lawsuit: buying essential time for saving or qualifying to file for bankruptcy.

  • Advanced Bankruptcy Strategy: Using Chapter 13 to Save Your Home, Then Converting to Chapter 7

    Learn how the Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 conversion strategy allows debtors to cure mortgage arrears, save their home from foreclosure, and discharge unsecured debt.

  • Understanding Creditor Motions to Lift the Automatic Stay

    Why do creditors file motions to lift the automatic stay? Learn the common legal grounds for these requests in foreclosure and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.

  • Handling a Bankruptcy Dismissal: How to File a Motion to Shorten the Prejudice Period

    Learn how to refile bankruptcy after a dismissal, overcome the 180‑day bar & file a Motion to Shorten the Prejudice Period so your case can move forward.

  • Why Bankruptcy Cases Get Dismissed: The Real Reasons Behind Chapter 7 & 13 Failures

    Learn the most common bankruptcy dismissal reasons under Chapter 7 and 13. Understand procedural failures, eligibility issues, and how to avoid case dismissal.

  • Bad Faith and Serial Filings: Bankruptcy Stay Restrictions | Prof. Hernandez

    Understand the consequences of serial bankruptcy filings. Prof. Hernandez explores the bad faith standards and automatic stay restrictions under 11 U.S.C. § 362.

  • Administrative Structure: The U.S. Trustee and the Bankruptcy Case Trustees

    U.S. Trustee vs. Case Trustee: What is the difference? Learn how these roles monitor and administer bankruptcy cases.

  • Wiping Out Judicial Liens with Bankruptcy to Sell Your Home & Keep the Equity

    Selling a home with a judgment lien? Learn how to use bankruptcy to remove the lien, clear your title, and protect your home equity.

  • Facing Mortgage Foreclosure: Strategic Options and Bankruptcy Protections

    Learn your options when facing mortgage foreclosure, including refinancing, loan mods, and bankruptcy protections.

  • Removing Liens: Bankruptcy Lien Avoidance Under 11 U.S.C. § 522(f)

    Remove judgment liens in bankruptcy using 522(f). Learn how lien avoidance protects your home’s exempt equity.

  • What It Means to Be Judgment-Proof

    Learn the real difference between judgment‑proof status & the statute of limitations, and when bankruptcy protects your assets.

  • Trapped in the Bankruptcy Belt: How Soaring Equity Limits Chapter 7

    Homeowners in the Bankruptcy Belt face rising home equity, low homestead exemptions, and unaffordable Chapter 13 plans.