Miami Lawyers

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Navigating Attorney Fees, Credit Card Usage, and Bankruptcy Trustee Scrutiny

    Can you pay a bankruptcy lawyer with a credit card? Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains attorney fees and payment plans.

  • Rising Student Loan Debt: Impact on Borrowers and Society

    Student loan debt continues to surge, with over 2.4 million borrowers holding balances of $100,000-$200,000 in Q2 2024.

  • Is Avon Going Out of Business?

    Cosmetics giant Avon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid talcum powder lawsuits and over $1 billion debt.

  • Building Financial Stability Through Debt Reduction and Consistent Savings

    Discover professional strategies for long‑term financial stability. Learn how to move beyond basic debt reduction to build a sustainable, secure financial future.

  • Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings: Process, Objections, and Judicial Approval

    Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor Prof. Hernandez explains the Chapter 13 confirmation hearing, the liquidation test, and how to handle trustee objections to secure your payment plan.

  • Divorce Debt: Loans vs. Bankruptcy | Prof. Hernandez

    A law professor and divorce attorney breaks down the pros and cons of using a personal loan to finance your divorce case.

  • The Strategic Power of Chapter 13: Navigating the Auto Debt “Cramdown”

    Chapter 13 bankruptcy helps catch up on car loan payments to prevent repossession and may reduce loan balance.

  • How to Stop Foreclosure: The Expert Guide to the Automatic Stay

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains how to stop foreclosure and save your home. with the automatic stay.

  • Stopping Foreclosure: The Critical Steps When Filing for Bankruptcy Without a Lawyer (Pro Se)

    Don’t lose your home! Learn the critical difference between Chapter 7 & 13 and the steps for Pro Se filers to stop a foreclosure sale by immediately filing the Suggestion of Bankruptcy.

  • Financial Distress and the Bankruptcy Option: A Case Study on Kevin Spacey

    Kevin Spacey faces legal and financial struggles, including foreclosure and potential bankruptcy due to lawsuits.