Miami Lawyers
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Recession Risks: Which States Are Struggling the Most?
States face financial distress amid recession risks, with Texas leading in economic challenges.
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Claire’s and Icing Store Closures in Florida: Key Details
Claire’s is closing fifteen Florida locations due to bankruptcy and changing consumer habits.
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Understanding Schedule D for Secured Creditor Claims
Schedule D requires all secured debts in bankruptcy; listing does not mean asset surrender.
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Understanding Stagflation Signs and Core Inflation: A Deep Dive
Stagflation concerns rise as inflation and stagnant job growth create economic uncertainty and fear.
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4.4 Million Exposed in TransUnion Data Breach—Take Action!
TransUnion’s data breach affects 4.4 million; consider freezing credit to safeguard personal information.
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Claire’s Store Closures in Georgia: Complete List
Claire’s is closing several Georgia locations due to bankruptcy and shifting retail trends.
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Understanding Tariff Driven Inflation
Lower interest rates signal economic struggle, worsened by tariffs, increasing costs of living significantly.
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The Hidden Cost of Tariffs: How Trade Policy Fuels Debt and Bankruptcy
Trump tariffs can raise costs significantly, affecting household expenses and increasing bankruptcies nationwide.
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PSLF Under Threat: What Borrowers Need to Know
A new Department of Education rule could eliminate PSLF due to their employer’s misconduct: “guilt by association.”
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Why Foreclosures Filings Are Rising in Tourist-Haven States
Foreclosure rates rise sharply in tourism-dependent states, reflecting economic strains and tourism decline.
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Small Business Tariff Inflation and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 2026. The Quiet Crisis
Is tariff inflation pushing your small business toward Chapter 7? Prof. Hernandez explains how to bypass the Means Test using the non-consumer debt loophole and navigate personal liability in the 2026 bankruptcy surge.
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How the 2026 Tariffs Affect Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plans
Discover why 2026 tariff inflation is causing a spike in Chapter 13 plan failures. Prof. Hernandez analyzes the friction between static court budgets and rising costs.
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Tariff Inflation and the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means Test Gap
Analyze how 2026 tariff inflation is breaking the Bankruptcy Means Test. Learn why the IRS data lag creates a “Paper Surplus” that blocks Chapter 7 relief.
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Using Your Tax Refund to Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney: A Strategic Guide
Using your tax refund for bankruptcy attorney fees is a strategic “spend down.” Prof. Hernandez explains how this protects your refund and secures your filing.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Tax Refunds, and Funding the Plan
Learn how to use your tax refund as a strategic asset in Chapter 13. Prof. Hernandez explains how lump-sum refunds can lower monthly payments and prove plan feasibility.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timing: Is Your Tax Refund Safe in 2026?
Filing Chapter 7 in 2026? Learn how to protect your tax refund using wildcard exemptions. Expert insights on the Child Tax Credit (CTC) vs. EIC and filing timing.
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Strategic Dismissal: Plan B When Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Conversion Fails
Strategic Dismissal: Negotiating with Creditors Outside of Bankruptcy with Prof. Hernandez. Explore how to pivot from a failed Chapter 13 to private settlements, leveraging lump-sum payments while avoiding the pitfalls of dismissal with prejudice.
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The Chapter 13 Conversion: Motions, Objections, and the Liquidation Test
The conversion from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 isn’t automatic. Prof. Hernandez explores the Motion to Convert, common Trustee objections, and how to pass the mandatory liquidation test.
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A Chapter 13 Cure and Conversion Strategy for Homeowners
Explore the Chapter 13 cure and conversion strategy with Prof. Hernandez. Learn how this tactical pivot helps homeowners save their property and manage debt.
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The 2026 Consumer Bankruptcy Surge: Navigating the Financial Reset
With January layoffs at 2009 levels and 564,613 consumer filings, 2026 is a turning point. Prof. Hernandez (Routledge author) explains your path to solvency.