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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.
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Navigating Attorney Fees, Credit Card Usage, and Bankruptcy Trustee Scrutiny
Can you pay a bankruptcy lawyer with a credit card? Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains attorney fees and payment plans.
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Rising Student Loan Debt: Impact on Borrowers and Society
Student loan debt continues to surge, with over 2.4 million borrowers holding balances of $100,000-$200,000 in Q2 2024.
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Is Avon Going Out of Business?
Cosmetics giant Avon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid talcum powder lawsuits and over $1 billion debt.
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Building Financial Stability Through Debt Reduction and Consistent Savings
Discover professional strategies for long‑term financial stability. Learn how to move beyond basic debt reduction to build a sustainable, secure financial future.
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Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings: Process, Objections, and Judicial Approval
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor Prof. Hernandez explains the Chapter 13 confirmation hearing, the liquidation test, and how to handle trustee objections to secure your payment plan.
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Divorce Debt: Loans vs. Bankruptcy | Prof. Hernandez
A law professor and divorce attorney breaks down the pros and cons of using a personal loan to finance your divorce case.
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The Strategic Power of Chapter 13: Navigating the Auto Debt “Cramdown”
Chapter 13 bankruptcy helps catch up on car loan payments to prevent repossession and may reduce loan balance.
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How to Stop Foreclosure: The Expert Guide to the Automatic Stay
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains how to stop foreclosure and save your home. with the automatic stay.
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Stopping Foreclosure: The Critical Steps When Filing for Bankruptcy Without a Lawyer (Pro Se)
Don’t lose your home! Learn the critical difference between Chapter 7 & 13 and the steps for Pro Se filers to stop a foreclosure sale by immediately filing the Suggestion of Bankruptcy.
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Financial Distress and the Bankruptcy Option: A Case Study on Kevin Spacey
Kevin Spacey faces legal and financial struggles, including foreclosure and potential bankruptcy due to lawsuits.