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  • Introduction to Chapter 13: The Wage Earner’s Plan

    Clear, authoritative summary of Chapter 13 bankruptcy by Prof. Hernandez, explaining arrearage cures, plan feasibility, disposable income rules, and why many plans fail.

  • Why Mortgage Delinquencies Signal Household Financial Collapse

    Mortgage delinquencies are rising. Learn the early warning signs, why households default, and the steps homeowners should take before missing a mortgage payment.

  • Credit Report Impact on Co‑Debtors When Someone Else Files Bankruptcy

    A debtor’s bankruptcy can severely damage a co‑debtor’s credit report. Learn how misreporting happens and how co‑debtors can dispute inaccuracies.

  • The 70% Default Trap. Why Consumers Lose Debt Lawsuits Before They Even Begin

    Learn why debt lawsuits result in default judgments, and discover how fear, missed responses, and unlawful tactics lead to automatic losses.

  • A Guide to Understanding Kansas Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Clear overview of Kansas bankruptcy exemptions for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, including residency rules, homestead limits, and protected assets.

  • Short Sale or Bankruptcy? Evaluating Your Strategic Exit Options

    Considering a short sale? Learn the hidden financial and tax risks and why bankruptcy may offer a more strategic, protective path forward.

  • A Guide to Understanding Iowa Bankruptcy Exemptions & Protecting Your Assets

    Iowa bankruptcy exemptions explained. Learn how to protect your assets, how Iowa’s exemptions work, & when Chapter 13 protects non‑exempt assets.

  • Schedule I and J: The Reality of Monthly Cash Flow

    Chapter 7 eligibility requires more than passing the means test. See how Schedules I and J reveal disposable income and shape your bankruptcy outcome.

  • Are You Underwater? How America’s Debt Crisis Increases Personal Bankruptcies

    National debt is surging, raising interest costs and pushing households toward bankruptcy. Learn how federal deficits increase personal financial risk.

  • The Rise in Foreclosures: Why Acting Early Saves Your Home and Your Money

    Foreclosures are on the rise in 2026. Discover how acting early saves your home and your money by avoiding the hidden, escalating costs of legal delay.

  • Schedule H: How to Protect Co-Debtors from Debt Liability

    Expert analysis of Bankruptcy Schedule H, Co-Debtors and the Automatic Stay and how it protects co-debtors.

  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Driver’s License Reinstatement

    Bankruptcy law professor explains how Chapter 13 license reinstatement works to wipe out debt from a car accident debt.

  • Car Accident Debt and Your Driver’s License: Can Bankruptcy Get You Back on the Road?

    If your driver’s license was suspended, learn how to use Chapter 7 bankruptcy to reinstate your license. Learn the critical steps.

  • The 2% Gamble: Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Not a DIY Project

    Bankruptcy Professor explains the harsh truth: pro se Chapter 13 filings have a near-zero success rate.

  • Bankruptcy Filings Surge in 2025: What the Numbers Reveal About Economic Stress

    A Sharp Rise in Bankruptcy Filings—What’s Driving It? According to recent data from Epiq AACER, U.S. bankruptcy filings have surged in 2025, with Chapter 7 cases up 15% and total filings climbing over 10% year-over-year. These numbers aren’t just statistics; they’re an urgent financial signal. The rise in consumer debt is being amplified by high-interest…

  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: When to Surrender Your Car

    Surrendering your car in Chapter 7 is complex. A bankruptcy law professor explains the critical timing of vehicle surrender, how the loan deficiency becomes unsecured debt, and the crucial financial trap you must avoid when listing your expenses.

  • Professor: What to List on Bankruptcy Schedule G.

    Professor’s guide to Schedule G: Avoid common mistakes with leases and executory contracts.

  • The Two-Home Trap: Why Chapter 7 Isn’t an Option When You Want to Keep Both Houses

    Chapter 7 bankruptcy may risk asset liquidation; consider Chapter 13 to retain properties.

  • Wages Garnished After Filing Bankruptcy? It’s an Illegal Automatic Stay Violation. Here’s Your 3-Step Legal Fix.

    Were your wages garnished after you filed bankruptcy? Get the professor’s 3-step plan to recover your money now.

  • What to Do About Your 401(k) After Spirit Airlines’ Bankruptcy

    Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy affects your retirement savings; confirm your 401(k) match status immediately.