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.

  • Debt Reduction Made Simple: Strategies for Managing Credit Card Debt

    Start saving money now! Get practical steps for debt reduction, including when to use balance transfers and how to choose the right option.

  • Where to File for Bankruptcy: Understanding Residency Requirements

    Don’t risk your property. This expert guide breaks down the 180-day filing rule and the crucial 730-day residency requirements that dictate your state exemptions.

  • Understanding Legal Steps Before Bankruptcy: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

    Authored by a published Bankruptcy Professor. Learn the essential legal steps to manage active creditor lawsuits before filing Chapter 7 or 13. Stop wage garnishment and properly file the Suggestion of Bankruptcy to protect your assets.

  • The Critical Role of Credit Report Accuracy and Identity Theft Protection

    Defend your rights under federal law. A bankruptcy attorney and law professor provides an authoritative FCRA credit report dispute guide to protect your file.

  • How to Handle Contracts and Creditors After a Disaster: A Legal Guide

    A legal guide to the Act of God clause. Learn how disasters affect contracts, service agreements, and creditor demands—and how to protect your rights.

  • Understanding the 341 Meeting: What Creditors and Debtors Need to Know

    Understand creditor rights at the 341 meeting, how proofs of claim work, and what happens when you become an accidental creditor in bankruptcy.

  • Sued by a Creditor? Why the Automatic Stay Isn’t Always Enough

    Sued by a creditor? Learn the best bankruptcy strategies, defenses, and civil court procedures to stop collection lawsuits and protect your assets.

  • FEMA vs. SBA Disaster Aid: Separating Grants from Loans for Financial Recovery

    An attorney and law professor and disaster survivor breaks down the critical difference: FEMA provides grants, while the SBA offers loans. Learn the legal facts to protect your home and finances from misinformation.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy Exemptions for Business Owners

    Filing Chapter 7? Learn how business owners use state and personal bankruptcy exemptions (including tools of the trade) to protect valuable business assets.

  • Pay Off Debt Faster with Smart Mortgage Refinancing

    Professor Alex discusses refinancing, saving, investing, and debt management strategies for financial growth.