Miami Lawyers

  • Understanding Marital Debt and Asset Division in Divorce

    Personal loans and credit card debt in divorce depend on equitable distribution, not ownership.

  • Express Stores in Bankruptcy

    Express Stores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, planning to close nearly 100 locations.

  • Are Cosigners Responsible for a Personal Loan?

    What are The responsibilities of cosigners on a personal loan and its impact?

  • Rudy Giuliani’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Explained

    Rudy Giuliani faces bankruptcy due to a $148 million lawsuit and battles with creditors over allegations.

  • Understanding Alex Jones’ Bankruptcy Conversion Strategy

    Alex Jones is converting his bankruptcy from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 after a judgment.

  • Can Bankruptcy Stop a Car Repossession? A Clear Guide for Borrowers

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor Hernandez explains how to stop a car repossession. Learn how Chapter 13 can save your vehicle and how Chapter 7 wipes out deficiency debt as repossessions rise in 2026.

  • Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Car Loan Solutions

    Mandy and Rick faced car loan issues after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, leading to Chapter 13 considerations.

  • Missing a Creditor in Bankruptcy? What to Do

    If you missed a creditor in your Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can still address the issue.

  • Rising Mortgage Rates, Divorce, and Bankruptcy

    Rising mortgage rates are straining divorce settlements, reducing borrowing power, and increasing long‑term bankruptcy risk—especially when quitclaim deeds leave spouses exposed.

  • Protecting Retirement Assets: A Bankruptcy Law Professor’s Analysis of §522 Exemptions for IRAs and 401(k)s

    Law Professor: Understand the §522 IRA 401(k) protections in bankruptcy. Protect your retirement from the bankruptcy trustee.

  • Why Chapter 12 Bankruptcy is Hitting the 2026 Kitchen Table

    With Chapter 12 filings up 46%, the farm crisis is hitting home. Prof. Hernandez explains how the “Red Rural Recession” is driving 2026 grocery inflation and supply chain delays.

  • When the National Debt Surpasses GDP, Households Feel It

    Prof. Hernandez explains how the rising national debt drives up interest rates, squeezes household budgets, and raises the cost of living in 2026.

  • Probate Court and Inheritances in Bankruptcy: The 180-Day Rule

    Discover how the 180-day rule affects inheritances in bankruptcy. Prof. Hernandez explains the risks of “time travel” assets, the date of death trigger, and why disclaiming an inheritance is considered a fraudulent transfer. Learn how to protect your future assets through strategic timing.

  • Protecting Divorce Assets When Filing for Bankruptcy

    Learn why divorce settlements and home sale proceeds may not be exempt in bankruptcy. Prof. Hernandez explains the reinvestment rule and how to protect your assets.

  • Why Being a Life Insurance Beneficiary is a Risk in Bankruptcy

    Discover why being a life insurance beneficiary is a high-stakes gamble in bankruptcy. Learn how the 180-day rule under Section 541 can allow a Trustee to seize your payout and why timing your filing is critical to protecting your family’s legacy. Expert analysis by Prof. Hernandez.

  • How Bankruptcy is Affected By Your Worker’s Comp Settlement

    Prof. Hernandez explains how worker’s compensation impacts the bankruptcy means test. Learn how to manage the gap between the 6-month lookback and your real-world budget on Schedules I and J to avoid the “disposable income” trap.

  • Why Your Exempt Worker’s Comp Settlement Is at Risk with Bankruptcy

    Prof. Hernandez explains how commingling exempt worker’s comp or retirement funds with general cash can lead to frozen accounts and lost legal protections.

  • Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure vs.Bankruptcy. Which Is the Better Exit?

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains which choice is better between a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure or Chapter 7 or13 Bankruptcy?

  • Proactive Tenant Strategies When the Landlord is in Foreclosure

    Protect your lease when a landlord faces foreclosure or bankruptcy. Prof. Hernandez explains how to use PACER, the impact of Section 365, and your rights under the PTFA 90-day rule.”

  • The Parent PLUS Trap: Why You Are a Target For Creditors

    Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor** Prof. Hernandez warns that Parent PLUS loans make parents an “easy target.” Learn how the Treasury uses wage garnishment and Social Security seizure to recover six-figure educational debt.