Miami Lawyers
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Beyond the Cease & Desist: A Tactical Guide to Handling Debt Collection in 2026
Debt collection in 2026 is more aggressive than ever. Learn how to log violations, challenge the evidence, and use state-level protections to build a successful debt defense.
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Discharging Personal Loans to Friends and Family in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Attorney explains how personal loans to friends & family are unsecured in bankruptcy & how trustees claw back recent repayments.
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Understanding Bankruptcy Attorney Fees: Transparency and Retainer Agreements
Prof. Hernandez: Your expert guide to bankruptcy attorney fees and costs. Learn the truth about retainer agreements and avoid fee discrepancies. Read more.
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The 99 Cents Only Files for Bankruptcy
The 99 Cents Only company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close all locations.
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Understanding Bankruptcy’s Role in Divorce Outcomes: A Legal Summary
A bankruptcy law expert explains how joint debt works in a divorce and bankruptcy case. Learn why federal law trumps hold harmless clauses.
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How Bankruptcy Affects Divorce Proceedings
Divorce and bankruptcy intersect complexly, impacting financial responsibilities and legal agreements after separation.
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Your Car and Bankruptcy: Key Insights
The video explains car implications in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, including exemptions.
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The Hidden Risk of an Underwater Mortgage: Realities, Data, and Recovery Options
Learn your real options when your mortgage is underwater. Explore short sales, deeds in lieu, accidental landlord strategies, and Chapter 13 lien stripping to reduce debt and protect your home.
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Predatory Student Loans and the Legacy of Relief in the OBBBA Era
Law Professor explains predatory student loans & how the Big Beautiful Bill changes eligibility for relief for defrauded borrowers.
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The Critical Role of the Bankruptcy Consultation
Bankruptcy consultation questions every lawyer should ask. Understand timing, disclosures, and red flags that can make or break your case
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Maximize Savings with Chapter 13 Cramdown | Bankruptcy Blog
Chapter 13 bankruptcy offers benefits such as protecting nonexempt assets and allowing for a cramdown on car loans.
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Can You Pay Bankruptcy Attorney with Credit Cards?
Can you pay your bankruptcy lawyer with a credit card? A bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains why this is a red flag for the Trustee.
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Financing the End: Should You Use a Personal Loan for Your Divorce?
Can you use a personal loan to pay for a divorce lawyer? Prof. Hernandez explains the risks of financing contested vs. uncontested cases and the link to bankruptcy.
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Why Good People Get Bad Credit: An Economic Reality
Rebuild your credit after financial hardship with step‑by‑step strategies for improving scores, lowering debt, and restoring financial confidence.
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Stopping Foreclosure: Can Chapter 13 Save Your Home at the Last Minute?
Is your foreclosure sale only days away? Prof. Hernandez explains how the Automatic Stay and “bare-bones” Chapter 13 filings provide a last-minute lifeline to save your home and catch up on missed payments.
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Medical Debt and the Strategic Path to Financial Recovery
Learn when to file bankruptcy for medical debt. Understand treatment timing, billing traps, and strategic steps to maximize debt relief.
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Will Red Lobster Survive? What Their Chapter 11 Teaches Us About Bankruptcy
Red Lobster survived its Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Discover the legal strategies that saved the brand as you prepare for 2026.
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VA Foreclosure Relief in 2026: What Homeowners Need to Know After VASP Ends
VASP is gone, and no replacement program exists yet. Learn the real VA mortgage assistance options in 2026, including modifications, timelines, and Chapter 13 relief.
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Find Out Which States Oppose Student Loan Forgiveness
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the Republican-led lawsuits blocking student loan relief. Learn how states used MOHELA’s revenue to establish standing and what the shift toward aggressive collections means for borrowers in 2026.
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What to Expect at Your 341 Meeting: A Law Professor’s Guide
Learn what to expect at your 341 meeting from Prof. Hernandez. A guide to the Chapter 7 Trustee’s questions, 2026 remote hearing rules, and your path to solvency.