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  • 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.

  • Mapping the Bankruptcy Surge: Newsweek Report Means Struggling Households

    New ABI data reveals a massive 49-state spike in filings. Prof. Hernandez breaks down the Newsweek bankruptcy map and what is driving this consumer surge.

  • Why the Moody’s Analytics Report Signals a Consumer Bankruptcy Surge

    Moody’s Analytics finds the Iran conflict is costing families $750 and fueling a nationwide consumer bankruptcy surge driven by rising household debt.

  • The Danger of Being a “Silent” Business Owner in Personal Bankruptcy

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains the bankruptcy risks of being listed on a spouse’s corporation, including trustee issues.

  • BAPCPA (2005): Reaffirmation Pitfalls and the Attorney Liability Trap

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains reaffirmation agreements under BAPCPA 2005 and the hidden risks for debtors and attorneys.

  • BAPCPA (2005): The Effect on Consumer Bankruptcy Law

    Prof. Hernandez explains how BAPCPA changed consumer bankruptcy law from the Means Test to why people file for bankruptcy.

  • The Convenience Bank Account Trap: Can a Trustee Take Your Parents’ Money?

    Worried a trustee can take your parents’ money? Understand the convenience‑account defense and how to protect joint family accounts.

  • Can the Bankruptcy Trustee Take Your 529 College Plan?

    Can a trustee take your 529 college fund? The 529 plan bankruptcy exemption rules explained by a bankruptcy attorney and law professor.

  • Is Your Child’s Bank Account Safe in Bankruptcy?

    A bankruptcy attorney explains how trustees view children’s savings accounts and when those funds become part of the bankruptcy estate.

  • What Are “Clean Bank Statements in Bankruptcy?

    Avoid red flags when you file for bankruptcy. Clean bank statements explained by a bankruptcy attorney & law professor.