Miami Lawyers

  • 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.

  • Odds Are We Facing a 40% Trump Recession in 2025?

    The content discusses potential economic instability due to tariffs and government actions, urging financial preparedness for a looming recession.

  • Personal Loans and Credit Cards: Dividing Marital Debt in a Divorce

    A divorce attorney and law professor explains how marital debt is divided, and why debt in one spouse’s name may still be shared in divorce.

  • Missing Creditors in Bankruptcy Petition? Here’s What You Can Do

    Forgot to list a creditor in your Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Take these steps to protect yourself and keep the automatic stay in place.

  • Strategic Foreclosure Delay: Using Bankruptcy to Secure a Successful Home Sale

    Authored by a published law professor. This guide details how to use bankruptcy to secure a crucial delay and successfully sell your home before foreclosure.

  • Bankruptcy & Car Loans: Reaffirmation and Co-Signer Risk

    Debtors facing bankruptcy must decide whether to keep or surrender their car and understand co-borrower and co-signer liabilities.

  • Understanding Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy: A Professor’s Guide

    Domestic support obligations, like alimony and child support, are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. They have priority.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy: Effect of Joint Car Ownership in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

    Hailey’s joint ownership of her boyfriend’s car in Georgia complicates her options for bankruptcy filing.

  • Rite Aid Locations Closing in California Due to Bankruptcy- What You Need to Know

    Rite Aid bankruptcy spurs closures in California. Bankruptcies surged in 2023; expect more filings in 2024.

  • $5 Billion More in Student Loan Debt Relief for 74,000 Borrowers

    The Biden administration cancels $5 billion in student loans for 74,000 borrowers, including teachers, nurses, and firefighters.

  • LLC Bankruptcy: A Professor’s Take on Why Limited Liability Doesn’t Always Protect You

    Even with an LLC, filing for business bankruptcy may require personal bankruptcy. Chapter 7 or 11 is possible.

  • How Bankruptcy Influences Divorce Settlements

    Bankruptcy can complicate divorces, affecting debt responsibility and credit reports. Federal law trumps state law.