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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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Reaffirmation Agreements: The Silent Way Creditors Hurt Your Credit After a Chapter 7 Discharge
Reaffirmation agreements in bankruptcy affect credit reporting of secured debts, impacting debtors’ credit scores significantly.
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Disbarment and Dismissal: The Legal Tailspin of Rudy Giuliani
Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeking to convert to Chapter 7.
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SAVE Plan Ending in 2026: Key Deadlines For Student Loans Borrowers
Master the student loan repayment transition from the SAVE plan to the OBBBA. Prof. Hernandez explains the Supreme Court ruling, the new RAP plan, and critical July 1 deadlines for borrowers. Protect your forgiveness credits and avoid costly automatic enrollment.
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Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor’s Analysis on Life Insurance and the Bankruptcy Estate
How does a term life or whole life insurance policy affect a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? As a professor of Consumer Bankruptcy Law, I explain the critical difference between cash value, exemptions, and the steps a bankruptcy trustee can take against your policy.
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Bankruptcy Residency Requirements: Can You Use Another State’s Exemptions?
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor explains the 180 and 730-day residency rules. Learn how relocation affects your bankruptcy filing venue and which state’s exemption laws protect your home and assets under the Bankruptcy Code.
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Bankruptcy and Car Accidents: Navigating Asset Disclosure and Liability
Can car accident debt be discharged in bankruptcy? Learn how settlements are treated as assets & which accident-related liabilities are eligible for discharge.
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Navigating the Fallout: How the Infowars Bankruptcy Liquidation Unfolded
Legal analysis of the Infowars bankruptcy liquidation, examining Chapter 11 conversion, trustee duties, and strict judicial oversight of asset auctions.
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Republican-led States Sue Biden Administration Over Student Loan Forgiveness | Podcast Discussion
The podcast delves into student loan forgiveness politics. Republican-led states oppose it, despite potential economic benefits.
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Navigating the Lawsuit Process: Key Steps Explained
The podcast discusses being served a lawsuit, legal responses, bankruptcy effects, and mediation.
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Can Your Golf Hobby Affect Bankruptcy Claims?
This podcast delves into golf and bankruptcy issues, shedding light on bankruptcy’s impact on golf activities.