Miami Lawyers

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Impact of a President Trump Economy on Your Finances

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the March 2026 financial “perfect storm”: 34.5% lumber tariffs, the Iran war fuel spike, and the “At-Will” employment trap. Learn why foreclosures are rising and how the DEI rollback creates new household debt.

  • The 2026 Financial Squeeze: Navigating the Trump Economy

    In March 2026, the “Trump Tax” is a reality. Prof. Hernandez analyzes the 10% Section 122 tariffs, the Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling, and how the “Snowball Effect” of labor shifts and municipal budget gaps is shrinking your household purchasing power.

  • Prof. Hernandez: A Guide to California Bankruptcy Exemptions (2026 Update)

    Protect your assets with expert insights from Prof. Hernandez, author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Compare California 703 vs. 704 exemption limits for 2026.

  • Facing Ghost Jobs, AI Resume Gatekeepers, and Job Hugging

    Is the job market a fraud? Prof. Hernandez analyzes the massive 2026 job report revisions, the 20% ghost job epidemic, and how AI resume bots have broken the system. Learn why job-hugging is the new survival strategy in this failing economy.

  • Liberal Preppers: Preparing for Financial Uncertainty

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the rise of “liberal preppers” and the 2026 chaos economy. Learn how to navigate Trump tariffs, 76% bankruptcy surges, and debt hardening.

  • The Time Factor in Becoming Debt-Free: A Deep Dive with Prof. Hernandez

    How long does bankruptcy take? Prof. Hernandez outlines the standard timelines for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 to help you plan your path to becoming debt-free.

  • The Cost of Defiance: Giuliani, Contempt, and the “Average Debtor” Reality Check

    Rudy Giuliani faces contempt of court for non-compliance in a defamation lawsuit worth $148 million.

  • Trust Yourself: A New Perspective on Your Debt-Free Journey | Prof. Hernandez

    Stop viewing debt as a moral failing. Prof. Hernandez explains why bankruptcy isn’t “sinister” and how trusting yourself is the key to financial recovery.

  • Illinois Smart Buy: Student Loan Relief for Homebuyers | Prof. Hernandez

    Illinois’ Smart Buy Program helps eliminate student loan debt and assists with home purchases.

  • SB 1061 Update: Is Medical Debt Still on Your California Credit Report?

    California’s SB1061 law removes medical debt from credit reports, addressing a significant financial issue.