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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Understanding Creditor Motions to Lift the Automatic Stay
Why do creditors file motions to lift the automatic stay? Learn the common legal grounds for these requests in foreclosure and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases.
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Handling a Bankruptcy Dismissal: How to File a Motion to Shorten the Prejudice Period
Learn how to refile bankruptcy after a dismissal, overcome the 180‑day bar & file a Motion to Shorten the Prejudice Period so your case can move forward.
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Why Bankruptcy Cases Get Dismissed: The Real Reasons Behind Chapter 7 & 13 Failures
Learn the most common bankruptcy dismissal reasons under Chapter 7 and 13. Understand procedural failures, eligibility issues, and how to avoid case dismissal.
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Bad Faith and Serial Filings: Bankruptcy Stay Restrictions | Prof. Hernandez
Understand the consequences of serial bankruptcy filings. Prof. Hernandez explores the bad faith standards and automatic stay restrictions under 11 U.S.C. § 362.
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Administrative Structure: The U.S. Trustee and the Bankruptcy Case Trustees
U.S. Trustee vs. Case Trustee: What is the difference? Learn how these roles monitor and administer bankruptcy cases.
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Wiping Out Judicial Liens with Bankruptcy to Sell Your Home & Keep the Equity
Selling a home with a judgment lien? Learn how to use bankruptcy to remove the lien, clear your title, and protect your home equity.
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Facing Mortgage Foreclosure: Strategic Options and Bankruptcy Protections
Learn your options when facing mortgage foreclosure, including refinancing, loan mods, and bankruptcy protections.
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Removing Liens: Bankruptcy Lien Avoidance Under 11 U.S.C. § 522(f)
Remove judgment liens in bankruptcy using 522(f). Learn how lien avoidance protects your home’s exempt equity.
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What It Means to Be Judgment-Proof
Learn the real difference between judgment‑proof status & the statute of limitations, and when bankruptcy protects your assets.
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Trapped in the Bankruptcy Belt: How Soaring Equity Limits Chapter 7
Homeowners in the Bankruptcy Belt face rising home equity, low homestead exemptions, and unaffordable Chapter 13 plans.