Miami Lawyers
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Kevin Spacey’s Fall from Grace: Foreclosure Looms
Kevin Spacey rose to fame with award-winning performances, but now faces financial struggles and legal battles.
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How to Choose Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
In this podcast, we explore the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies for struggling individuals.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Divorce and Bankruptcy
This podcast discusses COVID-19 impact on divorces, bankruptcies, housing market, and divorce-related challenges and recommendations.
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Podcast on Tax Refunds and Bankruptcy
This podcast discusses the impact of tax refunds on bankruptcy cases, emphasizing state exemptions’ relevance.
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What to Do When Sued by a Creditor: Essential Tips
Facing a credit card lawsuit? Get informed on pre-lawsuit negotiations, lawsuit process, responding, mediation, and tips.
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How to File a Suggestion of Bankruptcy Effectively to Stop Creditors
Learn how to file the Suggestion of Bankruptcy in state court to stop wage garnishments, bank levies, and all creditor actions immediately after filing Chapter 7 or 13.
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Impact of Student Debt on Older Americans: A New Study
The podcast discusses Republican-led states opposing student loan forgiveness and the financial impact of student debt.
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Impact of Student Loan Debt on Older Americans
The student loan debt crisis impacts older adults, with over 2.2 million aged 55+ struggling financially. States’ opposition lacks merit.
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The Silver Tsunami of Student Loan Debt
Student loan debt is becoming a crisis for older Americans. Explore how 2026 policy changes, garnishments, and state incentives impact financial security
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Golf and Bankruptcy: Are Your Greens Fees a “Red Flag” to the Trustee?
Is your golf hobby a “red flag” for your bankruptcy trustee? Prof. Hernandez explains how greens fees and club memberships impact Chapter 7 and 13 filings.
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Navigating a Creditor Lawsuit: The Prove Debt Ownership Defense
Professor & author’s guide to debt lawsuit defense. Learn to challenge debt ownership, use discovery to delay judgments, and stop garnishment with bankruptcy.
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Cure Mortgage Arrears: How to Force a Lender to Accept Your Payments
Stop foreclosure even if your lender refuses payment. Prof. Hernandez explains how to cure mortgage arrears using Chapter 13 and state court motions to compel.
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The 57-Store Shutdown of Off Fifth Avenue and Financial Reset of Saks Global
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the Saks Global bankruptcy: 57 Saks Off 5th stores closing and a total “Financial Reset.” View the full list of remaining stores and what this retail collapse means for the 2026 economy.
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Suing the Government is Your Best Move Against Student Loan Garnishments
Stop federal student loan garnishment by leveraging the “settlement gap.” Learn why filing an adversary proceeding is the key to forcing a government settlement and discharging debt under the latest DOJ guidance.
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Mom and Pop Small Businesses Reach Record High in Bankruptcy Filings
Bankruptcy attorney & law professor reports on the record small business bankruptcies in 2025 caused by the impact of the Trump tariffs.
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The Motion for Relief from Stay: Check Your Local Bankruptcy Forms First
Filing for Relief from Stay? Before you draft a motion, check your local bankruptcy court forms. Using mandatory district templates is key to avoiding rejection.
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The Motion for Relief from Stay Versus The Automatic Stay
Received a Motion for Relief from Stay? A bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains how creditors try to lift the automatic stay.
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Bankruptcy Petition Preparers: A Compliance Checklist Under 11 U.S.C. §110
What are the legal requirements for a bankruptcy petition preparer? Professor Alex Hernandez breaks down 11 U.S.C. § 110, including Form 119, fee limits, and the ban on legal advice.
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The Hidden Risks of Bankruptcy Petition Preparers: Why “Cheap” Can Be Costly
Discover the risks of using a bankruptcy petition preparer. Professor Alex Hernandez explains why legal advice, accountability, and court advocacy make a lawyer essential for your fresh start.
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The Statement of Financial Affairs (SOFA) on the Bankruptcy Petition
A bankruptcy attorney and law professor’s comprehensive review of the Statement of Financial Affairs in the bankruptcy petition.