Miami Lawyers

  • The 341 Meeting of Creditors: It’s Not What You Think

    The “341 meeting of creditors” in bankruptcy is a low-key affair conducted by a trustee.

  • Reverse Mortgages and Bankruptcy: A Strategic Analysis

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the risks of reverse mortgages in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy. Learn how compounding interest and technical defaults impact home equity and why timing your filing is critical to protecting your assets.

  • Understanding 341 Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy: What to Expect

    Bankruptcy 341 meetings are informal, with no judge, jury, or adversarial atmosphere. Creditors rarely attend.

  • Bankrupty Attorney and Law Professor’s Guide to Consolidating Debt and Saving Money

    Learn a Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor’s strategic guide to debt consolidation with a personal loan to save money.

  • How Personal Loans and Bankruptcy Work: Tips and Strategies

    Personal loans offer debt consolidation benefits but can affect bankruptcy cases.

  • Avoiding Credit Card Use Before Bankruptcy

    Debtors should avoid using credit cards 90 days before bankruptcy to prevent trustee objections.

  • Understanding the Risks of Cosigning Student Loans for Your Child

    Cosigning student loans can impact your credit and put you at risk financially.

  • Car Repossessions on the Rise: Impact on Bankruptcy Proceedings

    Car repossessions have risen 23% this year, impacting loans and potential bankruptcy options significantly.

  • Rudy Giuliani Chapter 11 Case Dismissed: Impact and Consequences

    Rudy Giuliani’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case was dismissed.

  • Redbox Bankruptcy: The End of an Era

    Bankruptcy law professor explains the Redbox Chapter 7 liquidation and what the end of the DVD rental era means for consumers and the entertainment industry.

  • The 76% Spike in Business Bankruptcy Filings

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the 76% January spike in corporate bankruptcy. Discover the “Consumer Effect” and why the 2026 Financial Reset is accelerating.

  • Dealing with the “Reaffirmation Ambush”: Creditor Tactics and the 11th-Hour Timing

    Prof. Hernandez exposes the “Reaffirmation Ambush”—when creditors wait until the last minute to send agreements. Learn how to handle 11th-hour tactics and avoid being blamed for lender delays.

  • Why Your Mortgage and Car Payments Are “Invisible” After Bankruptcy

    Payments missing from your credit report? Bankruptcy Attorney & published Law Professor Hernandez explains why mortgage and auto loans go unreported after bankruptcy and how to fix it.

  • Why Your Lawyer Won’t Sign Your Reaffirmation Agreement: The Part C Liability Trap

    Bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains why your attorney refuses to sign Part C of a reaffirmation agreement. Discover the “undue hardship” math and how to keep your car without the risk.

  • Understanding the Federal Homestead Wildcard Exemption in 2026

    Professor Alexander Hernandez explains the 2026 Federal Homestead Exemption ($31,575) and how the “unused” portion creates a $17,475 Wildcard to save your cash and car.

  • The 1,215 Day Rule versus the Federal Exemptions. Which Law Protects Your Home in 2026?

    Confused by the $214,000 cap and the $31,575 exemption? This head-to-head comparison explains which federal bankruptcy number protects your home equity in 2026.

  • Understanding the Federal Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Limits

    What is the federal bankruptcy homestead exemption limits for 2026? Learn about the $31,575 & why it differs from the 1,215-day cap.

  • Understanding the Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption and the 1,215-Day Rule

    What is the 1,215-day rule? Learn how this 40-month clock caps homestead equity at $214,000 in 2026 and why it’s different from federal exemption limits.

  • The “Zombie Debt” Trap: The Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal

    Think your debt expired? A judgment can live for decades through renewals. Learn the difference between the SOL and “Zombie Debt” from Professor Hernandez.

  • Predatory Hospital Collection Tactics: A Silent Threat to Your Finances

    Stop predatory hospital collection tactics from draining your bank account. Learn why handing over your card at the ER is a trap leading to medical bankruptcy.