Miami Lawyers
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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.
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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.
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Is Avon Going Out of Business?
Cosmetics giant Avon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid talcum powder lawsuits and over $1 billion debt.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Household Debt Crisis Driving the 2026 Bankruptcy Wave
Learn how the household debt crisis & bankruptcy wave are unfolding in 2026 & what legal options protect families facing rising delinquencies.
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The Chapter 13 Marathon: Why You Need Permission Before Taking on New Debt
New debt in Chapter 13 is permanent and requires court approval. Learn how the “Motion to Incur Debt” protects your case, explained by a Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor.
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Bankruptcy’s Timing Mistake: Medical Bills & Debt You Can’t Erase
Post‑petition debt is permanent, making bankruptcy timing critical. Learn how the snapshot rule protects you, explained by a Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor.
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401(k) Loans in Chapter 13: The Step‑Up Trap That Can Break Your Plan
A 401(k) loan in Chapter 13 can trigger a step‑up trap that raises your plan payments. Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains.
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How Your 401(k) Withdrawal Can Sabotage Your Chapter 7 Means Test
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains how a 401k withdrawal impacts the Chapter 7 bankruptcy Mean Test.
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The Hidden Small‑Business Bankruptcy Wave: From Chapter 11 to 7
Small‑business bankruptcies are rising as owners shift from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7. Learn how tariffs, rates, leases, and personal liability drive liquidation
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How Retirement Contributions Affect a Bankruptcy Case
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains how 401(k) & IRA retirement contributions affect your disposable income in bankruptcy.
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401(k) Loans in Bankruptcy: Why They Are Listed as Secured Debt
As living costs rise in 2026, 401(k) loans are becoming more common, yet many don’t realize they are classified as secured debt. Prof. Hernandez explains why these loans aren’t dischargeable in bankruptcy and the severe tax penalties of defaulting.
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How Spirit Airlines’ Collapse Compares to the American Household
Rising costs are grounding families like Spirit Airlines. Learn how inflation is pushing household budgets to a breaking point.
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The Perfect Storm: From Rural America, to the Boardroom, to the Kitchen Table
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the “Perfect Storm”: Linking the Chapter 12 farm surge to corporate insolvency and the rise of household debt survival tactics.