Miami Lawyers

  • 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.

  • The 341 Meeting of Creditors: It’s Not What You Think

    The “341 meeting of creditors” in bankruptcy is a low-key affair conducted by a trustee.

  • Reverse Mortgages and Bankruptcy: A Strategic Analysis

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the risks of reverse mortgages in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy. Learn how compounding interest and technical defaults impact home equity and why timing your filing is critical to protecting your assets.

  • Understanding 341 Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy: What to Expect

    Bankruptcy 341 meetings are informal, with no judge, jury, or adversarial atmosphere. Creditors rarely attend.

  • Bankrupty Attorney and Law Professor’s Guide to Consolidating Debt and Saving Money

    Learn a Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor’s strategic guide to debt consolidation with a personal loan to save money.

  • How Personal Loans and Bankruptcy Work: Tips and Strategies

    Personal loans offer debt consolidation benefits but can affect bankruptcy cases.

  • Avoiding Credit Card Use Before Bankruptcy

    Debtors should avoid using credit cards 90 days before bankruptcy to prevent trustee objections.

  • Understanding the Risks of Cosigning Student Loans for Your Child

    Cosigning student loans can impact your credit and put you at risk financially.

  • Car Repossessions on the Rise: Impact on Bankruptcy Proceedings

    Car repossessions have risen 23% this year, impacting loans and potential bankruptcy options significantly.

  • Rudy Giuliani Chapter 11 Case Dismissed: Impact and Consequences

    Rudy Giuliani’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case was dismissed.

  • Redbox Bankruptcy: The End of an Era

    Bankruptcy law professor explains the Redbox Chapter 7 liquidation and what the end of the DVD rental era means for consumers and the entertainment industry.