Miami Lawyers
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Reaffirmation Agreements: The Silent Way Creditors Hurt Your Credit After a Chapter 7 Discharge
Reaffirmation agreements in bankruptcy affect credit reporting of secured debts, impacting debtors’ credit scores significantly.
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Disbarment and Dismissal: The Legal Tailspin of Rudy Giuliani
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking to convert to Chapter 7.
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SAVE Plan Ending in 2026: Key Deadlines For Student Loans Borrowers
Master the student loan repayment transition from the SAVE plan to the OBBBA. Prof. Hernandez explains the Supreme Court ruling, the new RAP plan, and critical July 1 deadlines for borrowers. Protect your forgiveness credits and avoid costly automatic enrollment.
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Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor’s Analysis on Life Insurance and the Bankruptcy Estate
How does a term life or whole life insurance policy affect a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? As a professor of Consumer Bankruptcy Law, I explain the critical difference between cash value, exemptions, and the steps a bankruptcy trustee can take against your policy.
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Bankruptcy Residency Requirements: Can You Use Another State’s Exemptions?
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor explains the 180 and 730-day residency rules. Learn how relocation affects your bankruptcy filing venue and which state’s exemption laws protect your home and assets under the Bankruptcy Code.
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Bankruptcy and Car Accidents: Navigating Asset Disclosure and Liability
Can car accident debt be discharged in bankruptcy? Learn how settlements are treated as assets & which accident-related liabilities are eligible for discharge.
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Navigating the Fallout: How the Infowars Bankruptcy Liquidation Unfolded
Legal analysis of the Infowars bankruptcy liquidation, examining Chapter 11 conversion, trustee duties, and strict judicial oversight of asset auctions.
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Republican-led States Sue Biden Administration Over Student Loan Forgiveness | Podcast Discussion
The podcast delves into student loan forgiveness politics. Republican-led states oppose it, despite potential economic benefits.
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Navigating the Lawsuit Process: Key Steps Explained
The podcast discusses being served a lawsuit, legal responses, bankruptcy effects, and mediation.
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Can Your Golf Hobby Affect Bankruptcy Claims?
This podcast delves into golf and bankruptcy issues, shedding light on bankruptcy’s impact on golf activities.
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How the 2026 Tariffs Affect Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plans
Discover why 2026 tariff inflation is causing a spike in Chapter 13 plan failures. Prof. Hernandez analyzes the friction between static court budgets and rising costs.
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Tariff Inflation and the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means Test Gap
Analyze how 2026 tariff inflation is breaking the Bankruptcy Means Test. Learn why the IRS data lag creates a “Paper Surplus” that blocks Chapter 7 relief.
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Using Your Tax Refund to Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney: A Strategic Guide
Using your tax refund for bankruptcy attorney fees is a strategic “spend down.” Prof. Hernandez explains how this protects your refund and secures your filing.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Tax Refunds, and Funding the Plan
Learn how to use your tax refund as a strategic asset in Chapter 13. Prof. Hernandez explains how lump-sum refunds can lower monthly payments and prove plan feasibility.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timing: Is Your Tax Refund Safe in 2026?
Filing Chapter 7 in 2026? Learn how to protect your tax refund using wildcard exemptions. Expert insights on the Child Tax Credit (CTC) vs. EIC and filing timing.
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Strategic Dismissal: Plan B When Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Conversion Fails
Strategic Dismissal: Negotiating with Creditors Outside of Bankruptcy with Prof. Hernandez. Explore how to pivot from a failed Chapter 13 to private settlements, leveraging lump-sum payments while avoiding the pitfalls of dismissal with prejudice.
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The Chapter 13 Conversion: Motions, Objections, and the Liquidation Test
The conversion from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 isn’t automatic. Prof. Hernandez explores the Motion to Convert, common Trustee objections, and how to pass the mandatory liquidation test.
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A Chapter 13 Cure and Conversion Strategy for Homeowners
Explore the Chapter 13 cure and conversion strategy with Prof. Hernandez. Learn how this tactical pivot helps homeowners save their property and manage debt.
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The 2026 Consumer Bankruptcy Surge: Navigating the Financial Reset
With January layoffs at 2009 levels and 564,613 consumer filings, 2026 is a turning point. Prof. Hernandez (Routledge author) explains your path to solvency.
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Understanding the Chapters 7, 11, and 13 Bankruptcy Surge in 2026
Prof. Hernandez breaks down the surge in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy filings. See the 2025 year-end data and what it means for the 2026 economy.