Miami Lawyers
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: The Automatic Stay and Co-Signers
Filing for Chapter 7 with a co-signer? Learn why the automatic stay doesn’t protect them and discover practical strategies to manage the risks.
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Post-Petition Transfers in Bankruptcy and the Avoidance Powers
Understand how trustees manage post-petition assets under 11 U.S.C. § 549 and § 554, including avoidance powers and the economic logic behind asset abandonment.
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The Zero-Equity Trap: How Liquidity Exhaustion is Fueling the Bankruptcy Surge
Learn how long-term auto loans create zero equity, increase bankruptcy risks, and how Chapter 7 or 13 can offer real financial relief.
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When Auto Debt Outlives the Car: The Rise of 84‑Month Loans and Bankruptcy
84‑month auto loans often lead to long‑term negative equity and repossession risk. Learn how bankruptcy can address deficiency balances and protect consumers.
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Understanding the Motion for Turnover in Bankruptcy Proceedings
How the Motion for Turnover in bankruptcy under §542 allows debtors to reclaim repossession of seized assets.
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Saving Your Home After a Foreclosure Sale: The Bankruptcy Strategy
Can bankruptcy stop a foreclosure after the sale? Learn how filing before title transfer can still protect your home.
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Regaining Your Car After Repossession: Bankruptcy Options
Stop car repossession with bankruptcy & force the lender to return your vehicle. Learn how timing and Chapter 13 options work.
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Willful vs. Negligence: Discharging Injury Debt | Prof. Hernandez
Can you discharge injury debt in bankruptcy? Prof. Hernandez explains the critical difference between willful, malicious acts and ordinary negligence.
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Stop Foreclosure Fast: Why Delaying Your Chapter 13 Filing Costs You Thousands
Avoid common foreclosure traps. Discover why acting early with a Chapter 13 filing helps you minimize legal fees, protect your equity, and secure your financial future.
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Auto Repossession Risk Hits 32-Year Highs: What Borrowers Need to Know
Facing auto repossession? Bankruptcy’s automatic stay can stop it, and a Chapter 13 cramdown may lower your loan balance and interest rate.
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11 U.S.C. §507 Priority Claims: The Professor’s Guide to Current Caps & Order
Section 507 of the Bankruptcy Code outlines the priority of debt repayment in bankruptcy cases.
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Furlough Protection for Spirit Airlines Workers: Essential Steps
Spirit Airlines employees may claim priority wages up to $17,150 for unpaid wages pre-bankruptcy.
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Navigating Job Hunting in the Age of AI
AI in job hunting complicates applications, often overlooking qualified candidates, impacting the job market significantly.
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The Domino Effect: Why 2026 is the Year of the ‘Job Hugger’
Prof. Hernandez explains “Job Hugging” and why the 76% corporate bankruptcy spike and student loan debt are creating a defensive 2026 labor market.
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PCH, Damon Dash, & Florida Foreclosures: Weathering the Next Financial Storm
Bankruptcy filings demonstrate economic challenges, consumer vulnerabilities, and the impact of policy changes.
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Understanding the Financial Fallout from Lehman Brothers
The Lehman Brothers bankruptcy in 2008 reshaped financial attitudes and caused widespread economic repercussions.
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The Trump Tariffs Are Illegal, But For How long?
An appellate court deemed many Trump tariffs illegal, highlighting broader economic turmoil affecting consumers nationwide.
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Tariff Effects: Financial Decisions We Face
Tariffs increase consumer prices, forcing difficult financial decisions for families amid economic strain.
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Bankruptcy Schedule E/F Explained: Listing Unsecured Debt
Schedule E/F in bankruptcy lists unsecured debts; avoid common mistakes for accurate filing.
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Recession Risks: Which States Are Struggling the Most?
States face financial distress amid recession risks, with Texas leading in economic challenges.