Miami Lawyers
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Understanding the 341 Meeting of Creditors and the Rule 2004 Examination
What is the real difference between a 341 Meeting and a Rule 2004 Examination? Prof. Hernandez explains the scope, authority, and strategy behind these bankruptcy tools.
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Podcast: The LLC Myth in Chapter 7 Business Bankruptcy
LLCs provide limited liability, but owners can still be personally liable for business debts.
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Understanding Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy
The video explains domestic support obligations in bankruptcy, emphasizing their priority status and treatment.
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Divorced! You Are Still Liable for the Mortgage
After divorce, signing over the house via a quit claim deed does not remove mortgage liability. This affects credit, loan eligibility, and could lead to foreclosure. The original mortgage contract remains, impacting credit for up to 30 years. Protect yourself by seeking property sale or complete home refinance, and ensuring proof of mortgage pre-approval.
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Student Loan Forgiveness For “Runaway Interest”
The Biden administration’s SAVE plan forgives up to $20,000 in runaway interest for student loan borrowers.
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Vehicle Title Discrepancies and Bankruptcy: The “Control” Principle
Vehicle titles can create major bankruptcy risks. Understand ownership issues, equity exposure, fraudulent transfers, and how Chapter 13 and cramdown can protect your car.
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Are LLCs Bulletproof? Understanding Business Bankruptcy & Personal Liability
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor Prof. Hernandez analyzes the limitations of the LLC shield, examining how personal guarantees and bankruptcy impact your personal assets and business liability.
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Which Red Lobster Locations Are Closing? Here’s the List
Red Lobster is closing fifty locations amid bankruptcy rumors and recent equipment auctions.
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Great! The Bankruptcy Trustee Abandoned Your Car
Filing for bankruptcy involves a 341 meeting of creditors, trustee’s questions, and protecting your vehicle.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 4 Months? You Got This!
Chapter 7 bankruptcy takes about four months, with key steps including filing, creditor meeting, and discharge.
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The 76% Spike in Business Bankruptcy Filings
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the 76% January spike in corporate bankruptcy. Discover the “Consumer Effect” and why the 2026 Financial Reset is accelerating.
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Dealing with the “Reaffirmation Ambush”: Creditor Tactics and the 11th-Hour Timing
Prof. Hernandez exposes the “Reaffirmation Ambush”—when creditors wait until the last minute to send agreements. Learn how to handle 11th-hour tactics and avoid being blamed for lender delays.
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Why Your Mortgage and Car Payments Are “Invisible” After Bankruptcy
Payments missing from your credit report? Bankruptcy Attorney & published Law Professor Hernandez explains why mortgage and auto loans go unreported after bankruptcy and how to fix it.
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Why Your Lawyer Won’t Sign Your Reaffirmation Agreement: The Part C Liability Trap
Bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains why your attorney refuses to sign Part C of a reaffirmation agreement. Discover the “undue hardship” math and how to keep your car without the risk.
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Understanding the Federal Homestead Wildcard Exemption in 2026
Professor Alexander Hernandez explains the 2026 Federal Homestead Exemption ($31,575) and how the “unused” portion creates a $17,475 Wildcard to save your cash and car.
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The 1,215 Day Rule versus the Federal Exemptions. Which Law Protects Your Home in 2026?
Confused by the $214,000 cap and the $31,575 exemption? This head-to-head comparison explains which federal bankruptcy number protects your home equity in 2026.
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Understanding the Federal Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Limits
What is the federal bankruptcy homestead exemption limits for 2026? Learn about the $31,575 & why it differs from the 1,215-day cap.
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Understanding the Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption and the 1,215-Day Rule
What is the 1,215-day rule? Learn how this 40-month clock caps homestead equity at $214,000 in 2026 and why it’s different from federal exemption limits.
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The “Zombie Debt” Trap: The Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal
Think your debt expired? A judgment can live for decades through renewals. Learn the difference between the SOL and “Zombie Debt” from Professor Hernandez.
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Predatory Hospital Collection Tactics: A Silent Threat to Your Finances
Stop predatory hospital collection tactics from draining your bank account. Learn why handing over your card at the ER is a trap leading to medical bankruptcy.