Miami Lawyers
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2026 Mortgage Interest Rates: Is the 17-Month Low Your Escape Hatch?
Rates are at a 17-month low. Learn the math on how a refinance can kill credit card debt, shave 7 years off your loan, and your Chapter 13 exit options.
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Student Loan Forgiveness Update: What Borrowers Should Know Before July 1, 2026
Prepare for the return of the student loan tax bomb. Prof. Hernandez breaks down the OBBBA, the July 1 deadline for RAP enrollment, and how to avoid aggressive Treasury Department collections.
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The Hiring of a Bankruptcy Attorney: A Practitioner’s Perspective
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor provides an expert guide to evaluating bankruptcy attorneys, verifying experience, and transparent fees.
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Personal Loans from Friends and Family in Bankruptcy: The Preferential Transfer Trap
Learn what happens when you repay personal loans before bankruptcy. Understand preferential transfers, insider payments, and trustee clawbacks.
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Equitable Distribution of Marital Debt in Divorce: A Professor’s Guide to Post-Separation Debt and Bankruptcy
A divorce attorney & law professor explains marital debt. Don’t fall for debt threats! Learn how equitable distribution protects you.
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Bankruptcy Fees and Costs, Disclosures, and the Attorney-Client Relationship
A guide to bankruptcy attorney fees, SOFA disclosures, fee prohibitions, and choosing the right lawyer before filing.
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The Fake Graceland Foreclosure: Anatomy of a Title and Mortgage Fraud Scheme
A breakdown of the Elvis Graceland fake foreclosure fraud and how the Presley estate exposed and halted the scheme.
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Data Breaches, Identity Theft, and the Bankruptcy Escape Hatch
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor explains data breach identity theft solutions and how to protect yourself after a major breach.
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Kevin Spacey’s Foreclosure Standoff: An Analysis
Kevin Spacey’s foreclosure standoff shows how post‑sale occupancy works and why bankruptcy eligibility matters. Learn homeowner lessons and Chapter 13 debt limits.
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Why Credit Reports Are Your First Line of Defense Before a Data Breach
Data breaches expose personal information, but your credit report can help you catch identity theft fast. Learn the early indicators and how to protect your credit.
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Navigating a Creditor Lawsuit: The Prove Debt Ownership Defense
Professor & author’s guide to debt lawsuit defense. Learn to challenge debt ownership, use discovery to delay judgments, and stop garnishment with bankruptcy.
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Cure Mortgage Arrears: How to Force a Lender to Accept Your Payments
Stop foreclosure even if your lender refuses payment. Prof. Hernandez explains how to cure mortgage arrears using Chapter 13 and state court motions to compel.
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The 57-Store Shutdown of Off Fifth Avenue and Financial Reset of Saks Global
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the Saks Global bankruptcy: 57 Saks Off 5th stores closing and a total “Financial Reset.” View the full list of remaining stores and what this retail collapse means for the 2026 economy.
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Suing the Government is Your Best Move Against Student Loan Garnishments
Stop federal student loan garnishment by leveraging the “settlement gap.” Learn why filing an adversary proceeding is the key to forcing a government settlement and discharging debt under the latest DOJ guidance.
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Mom and Pop Small Businesses Reach Record High in Bankruptcy Filings
Bankruptcy attorney & law professor reports on the record small business bankruptcies in 2025 caused by the impact of the Trump tariffs.
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The Motion for Relief from Stay: Check Your Local Bankruptcy Forms First
Filing for Relief from Stay? Before you draft a motion, check your local bankruptcy court forms. Using mandatory district templates is key to avoiding rejection.
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The Motion for Relief from Stay Versus The Automatic Stay
Received a Motion for Relief from Stay? A bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains how creditors try to lift the automatic stay.
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Bankruptcy Petition Preparers: A Compliance Checklist Under 11 U.S.C. §110
What are the legal requirements for a bankruptcy petition preparer? Professor Alex Hernandez breaks down 11 U.S.C. § 110, including Form 119, fee limits, and the ban on legal advice.
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The Hidden Risks of Bankruptcy Petition Preparers: Why “Cheap” Can Be Costly
Discover the risks of using a bankruptcy petition preparer. Professor Alex Hernandez explains why legal advice, accountability, and court advocacy make a lawyer essential for your fresh start.
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The Statement of Financial Affairs (SOFA) on the Bankruptcy Petition
A bankruptcy attorney and law professor’s comprehensive review of the Statement of Financial Affairs in the bankruptcy petition.