Miami Lawyers

  • Understanding Delaware Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Delaware bankruptcy exemptions protect assets like homes and vehicles while determining filing chapters.

  • Liberation Day or “Tax the Consumer” Day? The True Cost of Political Doublespeak

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Prof. Alex Hernandez analyzes how Liberation Day and the 2026 labor shortage drive a multi-thousand-dollar “Chaos Tax” on consumers.

  • Avoid a Social Security Clawback from DOGE

    Concerns arise over Social Security fraud claims, delays in payments, and protecting funds from clawbacks.

  • 23andMe Bankruptcy: Safeguard Your Data Now

    With 23andMe’s bankruptcy, protecting personal data and freezing credit is essential for safety.

  • Impact of U.S. Tourism Decline on Local Economies

    Tourism decline impacts U.S. economy; concerns over safety deter international travelers significantly.

  • Why Eliminating the Department of Education Affects Us All

    The video addresses misconceptions about the Department of Education’s funding and its potential economic impact.

  • Tips for Getting Reimbursements Post-Hurricane

    The author discusses hurricane-related financial challenges, insurance reimbursements, and protecting credit scores.

  • How the 2025 Recession Could Affect Your Finances

    The blog discusses preparing for a potential 2025 recession, reflecting on past personal financial experiences.

  • Understanding Connecticut Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Connecticut bankruptcy exemptions protect various assets, with specific residency requirements for filing.

  • Forever 21 Bankruptcy: All Locations Likely to Close

    Forever 21’s bankruptcy leads to more closures, signaling broader retail struggles amidst changing consumer behaviors.

  • Protecting Retirement Assets: A Bankruptcy Law Professor’s Analysis of §522 Exemptions for IRAs and 401(k)s

    Law Professor: Understand the §522 IRA 401(k) protections in bankruptcy. Protect your retirement from the bankruptcy trustee.

  • Systemic Failure and the Mortgage Crisis: An Analytical Review of Inside Job

    A bankruptcy attorney & professor analyzes Inside Job. Explore systemic failures, predatory lending, and their impact on today’s financial landscape.

  • Chapter 7 & 13: Navigating Tax Refund Asset Protections

    Don’t lose your tax refund in bankruptcy. Learn the legal strategies of timing & exemption analysis under Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy.

  • Who Pays for the Personal Loan in a Divorce? Equitable Distribution Explained

    Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor explains how personal loans and premarital debts are divided in a divorce. Learn why “equitable distribution” means the name on the loan is secondary to when the debt was incurred and how to protect your assets.

  • The Hidden Cost of Credit Reporting Errors

    Nearly 50% of credit reports contain errors. Prof. Hernandez analyzes how these inaccuracies create ‘moral character’ flags, derail professional licensure, and cause ‘last-mile’ failures in home purchases.

  • Understanding Domestic Support Obligations (DSO) in Bankruptcy: A Law Professor’s Guide

    Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor explains how Domestic Support Obligations (DSO)—child support and alimony—are NON-DISCHARGEABLE in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

  • Red Lobster Files Bankruptcy

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor analyzes Red Lobster’s Chapter 11 filing. Get the critical facts on corporate reorganization, debt restructuring, location closings, and what it signals for consumers.

  • Social Security Income & Bankruptcy: Protection, Exclusions, & the Means Test

    Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor Prof. Hernandez explains why Social Security income is excluded from the Chapter 7 means test and how it affects your bankruptcy discharge.

  • Facing Foreclosure: Understanding Your Options and How Bankruptcy Can Help

    Facing foreclosure? Explore practical options—from deeds in lieu and loan workouts to how Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can pause foreclosure and protect your home.

  • Bankruptcy Tips: Handling Omitted Creditors

    Learn what to do if you forget to list a creditor in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing.