Miami Lawyers
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Systemic Failure and the Mortgage Crisis: An Analytical Review of Inside Job
A bankruptcy attorney & professor analyzes Inside Job. Explore systemic failures, predatory lending, and their impact on today’s financial landscape.
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Chapter 7 & 13: Navigating Tax Refund Asset Protections
Don’t lose your tax refund in bankruptcy. Learn the legal strategies of timing & exemption analysis under Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy.
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Who Pays for the Personal Loan in a Divorce? Equitable Distribution Explained
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor explains how personal loans and premarital debts are divided in a divorce. Learn why “equitable distribution” means the name on the loan is secondary to when the debt was incurred and how to protect your assets.
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The Hidden Cost of Credit Reporting Errors
Nearly 50% of credit reports contain errors. Prof. Hernandez analyzes how these inaccuracies create ‘moral character’ flags, derail professional licensure, and cause ‘last-mile’ failures in home purchases.
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Understanding Domestic Support Obligations (DSO) in Bankruptcy: A Law Professor’s Guide
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor explains how Domestic Support Obligations (DSO)—child support and alimony—are NON-DISCHARGEABLE in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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Red Lobster Files Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor analyzes Red Lobster’s Chapter 11 filing. Get the critical facts on corporate reorganization, debt restructuring, location closings, and what it signals for consumers.
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Facing Foreclosure: Understanding Your Options and How Bankruptcy Can Help
Facing foreclosure? Explore practical options—from deeds in lieu and loan workouts to how Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can pause foreclosure and protect your home.
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Bankruptcy Tips: Handling Omitted Creditors
Learn what to do if you forget to list a creditor in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing.
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What Happened to Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Store?
Drastic changes in shopping habits and rising bankruptcies are affecting many businesses nationwide.
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Infowars Bankruptcy: The Auction Conspiracy Explained
Infowars’ bankruptcy auction involves conspiracy theories and controversial bids, with The Onion likely winning.
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The Dangers of Zombie Mortgages: Are You at Risk?
Zombie mortgages re-emerge, causing financial distress due to dormant second mortgages.
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How to Be the Ideal Bankruptcy Client: A Professor’s Guide to a Smooth Discharge
Prof. Hernandez explains what bankruptcy lawyers look for in a client. Learn how honesty and clear communication lead to a successful filing. Read more.
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Using PACER for Bankruptcy Case Updates
PACER enables efficient searching of federal case information, including bankruptcy filing status, online.
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Can Bankruptcy Wipe Out a Defamation Judgment? The Rudy Giuliani Case
Why was Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy dismissed, and how did he reach a settlement? Prof. Hernandez explains non-dischargeable debt and the reality of frozen bank accounts in 2026.
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Want to Buy Alex Jones’s Infowars?
Alex Jones faces bankruptcy after losing a defamation lawsuit related to Sandy Hook shooting claims.
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Tools of the Trade: Protect Bankruptcy Assets
Nate is concerned about business protections during potential bankruptcy and tools of the trade exemptions.
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The “Act of God” Clause in the Wake of Natural Disasters
Hurricane damage can disrupt your contracts. Understand your legal rights, how Act of God clauses work, and what protections you may have after a storm.
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The Empty Threat: Racking Up Divorce Debt and Filing for Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor Alexander Hernandez examines the federal and state laws governing divorce debt, including the dischargeability of post-separation credit card spending and the dissipation of marital assets.
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IRS Announces 2025 IRA and 401(k) Contribution Limits
IRS sets 2025 contribution limits for IRAs and 401(k)s; focus on maximizing savings.