Miami Lawyers

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Social Security Income & Bankruptcy: Protection, Exclusions, & the Means Test

    Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor Prof. Hernandez explains why Social Security income is excluded from the Chapter 7 means test and how it affects your bankruptcy discharge.

  • 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.

  • Bankruptcy Tips: Handling Omitted Creditors

    Learn what to do if you forget to list a creditor in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing.

  • What Happened to Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Store?

    Drastic changes in shopping habits and rising bankruptcies are affecting many businesses nationwide.

  • Becoming the Ideal Bankruptcy Client

    A bankruptcy attorney and professor explains how to be the ideal client. Maximize your success and avoid errors during the 341 Meeting.

  • What to Expect at the 341 Meeting of Creditors

    This YouTube video discusses the 341 meeting of creditors, clarifying roles of trustees and creditors.

  • The Legacy of Tupperware: From Icon to Bankruptcy

    Tupperware has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to restructure and continue business operations.

  • Navigating the Chapter 13 Timeline: From Filing to Discharge

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains the Chapter 13 process, from the 341 meeting to confirmation hearings & the final discharge.

  • Understanding Personal Loans and Bankruptcy Risks: An Expert Analysis

    A Professor of Bankruptcy Law & Attorney details the risks of repaying family loans. Learn why a Preferential Transfer is illegal.

  • Divorce, Bankruptcy, and Mortgage Refinance – Expert Advice

    Divorce and bankruptcy often go hand in hand, with mortgage issues and quit claim deeds complicating matters.

  • Navient CFPB Settlement on Student Loans for $120 Million

    Navient faces $120M court order, banned from federal loan servicing. Accused of predatory lending, restitution and fine imposed.

  • Big Lots Bankruptcy Update: Store Liquidation Lists & The Aldi Takeover

    Big Lots converted from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy to Chapter 7 liquidation as store closures are converting to new Aldi grocery hubs.

  • Kevin Spacey Foreclosure: Legal Issues and Unusual Living Situation

    This YouTube video discusses Kevin Spacey’s legal issues and bizarre situation of living in foreclosed home.

  • Essential Tips for Hiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer

    Professor Alex provides valuable tips for hiring a bankruptcy lawyer, emphasizing research, specialization, and payment plans.