Miami Lawyers

  • Understanding the Hawaii Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Hawaii offers specific bankruptcy exemptions, allowing debtors to protect assets but requires residency compliance.

  • Economic News Update: Tariffs, Recession Signals, and More

    Economic concerns rise due to Trump’s tariffs, with many fearing recession and financial uncertainty ahead.

  • Bankruptcy News: Key Economic Updates You Need to Know

    Bankruptcy News highlights economic challenges, including closing businesses and rising farmer bankruptcies nationwide.

  • Medicaid Cuts, Bankruptcy, and the Big Beautiful Bill

    The Big Beautiful Bill threatens healthcare, increases bankruptcies, and exacerbates economic instability and misinformation.

  • The Big Beautiful Debt: A July 4th Legacy Re-Examined

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the $39 trillion debt crisis, the SCOTUS ruling declaring tariffs illegal, and the surge in bankruptcy filings following the Big Beautiful Bill.

  • The Toolbelt Generation: Why Gen-Z is Trading Keyboards for Hammers

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Prof. Hernandez explores why Gen-Z is trading keyboards for toolbelts. Discover the truth about AI “onboarding” scams, Gen-X skepticism, and the irony of the new “lazy” economy.

  • Latest in Bankruptcy News

    “Bankruptcy News” offers updates on bankruptcy law developments as consumers and businesses adapt to the ever changing economic landscape.

  • From Warning to Reality: Tracking the 2026 “Red Rural Recession”

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes why the “Red Rural Recession” is no longer a warning, but a 2026 reality. Explore how federal cuts and the Chapter 12 surge hit the kitchen table.

  • 2026 Guide: Understanding Bankruptcy Exemptions in Guam

    Understand the 2026 Guam bankruptcy exemptions and how they protect your assets when filing for bankruptcy under federal guidelines.

  • The Latest Tariffs News

    Companies navigate tariff impacts as consumer confidence declines and price hikes emerge in the U.S.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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.”

  • 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.