Miami Lawyers
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The New 2026 Small Business Bankruptcy Debt Limits Under Chapter 11
Small‑business bankruptcy debt limits are shifting, and the proposed $7.5 million Subchapter V cap could reshape eligibility and filing strategy for distressed businesses.
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The Legal Hierarchy, the Supremacy Clause, and Federal Bankruptcy Law
Explore how the legal hierarchy & Supremacy Clause shape federal bankruptcy practice, establishing uniform rules & court procedures under Title 11.
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A Guide to Understanding Maine Bankruptcy Exemptions
Maine bankruptcy exemptions explained for 2026, including homestead, vehicle, personal property, and residency rules. Learn what assets you can protect in Chapter 7 or 13.
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Understanding Bankruptcy Jurisdiction: Why It Is a Federal Matter
A guide on bankruptcy and federal jurisdiction, and why local rules shape daily practice in every district.
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Beyond the Bankruptcy Petition: The 341 Meeting and Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings
Prof. Hernandez explains how Chapter 7 341 meetings differ from Chapter 13 confirmation hearings, and understanding the local court rules.
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A Guide to Understanding Louisiana Bankruptcy Exemptions
A guide to the Louisiana bankruptcy exemptions, including homestead, tools of the trade, & personal property protections.
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What Today’s Bankruptcy Statistics Tell Us About Tomorrow’s Economy
Bankruptcy is a lagging indicator of household debt, showing how rising costs and record balances shape today’s filings.
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Chapter 13 Eligibility and §109(e) Debt Limits
Navigating Chapter 13 bankruptcy limits? Discover why Section 109(e)’s $1.58M secured and $526K unsecured caps create a strict firewall, and avoid hidden eligibility traps.
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Credit Card Debt Is Surging: Which Path Are You On?
Facing mounting credit card debt? Find out whether you’re in a slow bleed or a hard crash — and why a legal reset may be the smartest way to regain control.
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A Guide to Understanding Kentucky Bankruptcy Exemptions
Kentucky bankruptcy exemptions explained, including homestead, tools of the trade, wildcard rules, and how federal exemptions compare.
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Understanding Bankruptcy: Launching the Podcast Journey
Attorney and Law Professor, and author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law, Alex Hernandez launches his new blog and podcast. Learn bankruptcy law from an expert who survived debt—you will, too! 155
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Chapter 7 Mistakes That Can Force Your Case into Chapter 13
Bankruptcy professor warns: The Means Test is not enough. Avoid the 5 costly debtor and attorney mistakes that risk your discharge and lead to Chapter 13 conversion.
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Action Required: Navient Federal Student Loans are Fully Transferring to MOHELA
Navient federal student loans are now fully serviced by MOHELA. Learn the 3 crucial steps to protect your PSLF progress and check your credit report for critical errors.
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What Happens After a Car is Repossessed? The Process to Deficiency Judgment
Don’t assume a car repo ends your liability. Learn the process from repossession to auction, the calculation of the deficiency balance, and how bankruptcy can discharge the resulting judgment.
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Maximize Your Score: Boosting Credit with Strategic Personal Loans and Debt Management
Bankruptcy attorney and law professor reveals the strategy: use personal loans to convert non-reporting debt (like taxes & utilities) into positive credit history and maximize your score.
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The $1.23 Trillion Dollar Credit Card Problem: Time is Ticking for Debtors and Creditors
Why is bankruptcy up? Legal expert Alex Hernandez explains how record $1.23T debt and the COVID-era statute of limitations are driving creditor lawsuits now.
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Understanding the Automatic Stay: Chapter 7 Versus Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The automatic stay in bankruptcy provides temporary protection, but Chapter 7 may not save your car.
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What You, Bankruptcy, and Cardi B Could Have in Common
Learn from Cardi B’s defamation lawsuit against Tasha K and how the 2004 examination is used to find fraud.
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Divorce Debt: Why a Quitclaim Deed Won’t Save You from Mortgage and Bankruptcy Issues
As a professor & bankruptcy law author, I explain why a quit claim deed during divorce fails to protect you and will ruin your credit.
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The Bankruptcy Trustee, Strategies to Protect Your Tax Refund.
Stop the Bankruptcy Trustee from taking your tax refund. Learn the legal timing strategies you can use in Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy.