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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Why Abolishing the IRS is a Recipe for Economic Disaster
Abolishing the IRS risks financial instability, contradicts historical lessons, and presents impractical implications for loans.
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Burner Phones: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Burner phones recommended as protection against border phone checks.
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Voting Against Self-Interest: The Economic Consequences
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the 2026 economic slowdown and the “nickel and dimed” affordability crisis. Explore the data on $18T in debt, DOGE audits, and the $14.5T immigration surplus.
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Trump Denies North Carolina FEMA
Political and financial chaos is affecting everyone, necessitating individual preparation for future instability.
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Preparing for a Recession: Decisions Have Consequences
Be prepared for potential recession impacts; prioritize financial caution and avoid impulsive decisions now.
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Consider Freezing Your Credit Now Thanks to DOGE
To protect against data breaches, I froze my credit, ensuring security and peace of mind.
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What Hooters’ Bankruptcy Teaches Consumers About Lease Rejection
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor Hernandez explains how Hooters’ lease rejection strategy under Section 365 can help debtors surrender cars and apartments.
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Understanding Delaware Bankruptcy Exemptions
Delaware bankruptcy exemptions protect assets like homes and vehicles while determining filing chapters.