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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Impacts of the Ongoing Trade War: What to Expect
Below is a summary of my podcast and YouTube discussing the ongoing trade war. Key Points Trade Wars, Non-Existent Trade Deals, and a New Pope It seems our heads are spinning 24/7. We have a new Pope, Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV. He was born in Chicago, but resided in Latin America for most…
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Why the U.S.-Britain Trade Deal is Not What You Think
The supposed U.S.-Britain trade deal is misleading, lacking any concrete agreements or impacts.
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Weight Watchers is Skinny on Cash
Earlier this week, Weight Watchers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The good news is that their website stated that members will be unaffected. What Went Wrong with Weight Watchers? As I’ve stated consistently throughout my blogs and YouTube videos, businesses need to be fluid and…
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Why the U.S. Economy Feels Like a Toxic Conflict Relationship
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor Alexander Hernandez explains how 2026 tariffs and Iran war fuel costs are nickel-and-diming households. Protect your budget from rising costs.
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The Cubanization of the U.S. Economy| Prof. Hernandez
Morgan Stanley predicts a “Cubanized” U.S. economy, emphasizing creativity and resourcefulness in challenges.
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Understanding the Statute of Limitations on Debt
The statute of limitations limits debt recovery time; expired debts are generally uncollectible through lawsuits.
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Understanding D.C. Bankruptcy Exemptions: What You Need to Know
D.C. bankruptcy allows choosing federal or local exemptions, with specific residency and asset protection rules.
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Understanding Trump’s Tax Claims and Executive Orders
Discusses the importance of critical thinking in evaluating political statements and tax systems.
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How to Protect Yourself from Student Loan Wage Garnishment
Student loans will begin wage garnishment on May 5, 2025; stay financially prepared.
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Dismissed with Prejudice and the Prejudice Period
The “prejudice period” limits bankruptcy refiling after dismissal, lasting 180 days for Chapter 7 and 13.