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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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.