Miami Lawyers
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Luxury Expenses in Bankruptcy. Like Golf?
Liam’s bankruptcy case raises issues about golf expenses and unsecured debts during his filing.
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Strategic Debt Relief: How Personal Loans Can Help
Personal loans can relieve debt, improve credit, and settle creditor lawsuits, despite credit challenges.
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Understanding Non-Dischargeable Debts: Why Bankruptcy Isn’t a “Get Out of Jail Free” Card
Can criminal fraud debt be discharged? Professor Alexander Hernandez, J.D., explains Section 523(a) and non-dischargeable debt using the G-Herbo case example.
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The Adversary Process and the Fall of Rudy Giuliani’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Professor Alexander Hernandez, J.D., analyzes Rudy Giuliani’s Chapter 11 dismissal and the adversary process behind the $148M defamation judgment.
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Facing a Credit Card Lawsuit? A Law Professor’s Guide to the Process
When sued, know response due date. Sending a letter to judge is not a proper legal response.
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The Confusion with Mortgage Liens and Bankruptcy
Confused by how Chapter 7 or 13 affects your home? A bankruptcy professor explains why mortgage liens survive discharge and how to avoid costly foreclosure traps.
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Decoding Chapter 7: Exemptions, Means Testing, and the Disposable Income Trap
Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves liquidation, exemptions, means testing, and disposable income for debtors.
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Quick Guide to the Basics: Liquidation, Exemptions, and The Means Test
The blog explores Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, focusing on exemptions and means testing.
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Understanding Trustee Scrutiny in Bankruptcy
Luxury expenses can jeopardize bankruptcy cases due to trustee scrutiny and disclosure requirements.
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Welcome to Bankruptcy.blog: Navigating Your Path to Financial Relief
Learn about Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy from Professor Alex Hernandez, author of “Consumer Bankruptcy Law” (Routledge). Get expert insights on student loans, mortgages, and filing resources for debtors and paralegals.
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Why Chapter 12 Bankruptcy is Hitting the 2026 Kitchen Table
With Chapter 12 filings up 46%, the farm crisis is hitting home. Prof. Hernandez explains how the “Red Rural Recession” is driving 2026 grocery inflation and supply chain delays.
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When the National Debt Surpasses GDP, Households Feel It
Prof. Hernandez explains how the rising national debt drives up interest rates, squeezes household budgets, and raises the cost of living in 2026.
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Probate Court and Inheritances in Bankruptcy: The 180-Day Rule
Discover how the 180-day rule affects inheritances in bankruptcy. Prof. Hernandez explains the risks of “time travel” assets, the date of death trigger, and why disclaiming an inheritance is considered a fraudulent transfer. Learn how to protect your future assets through strategic timing.
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Protecting Divorce Assets When Filing for Bankruptcy
Learn why divorce settlements and home sale proceeds may not be exempt in bankruptcy. Prof. Hernandez explains the reinvestment rule and how to protect your assets.
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Why Being a Life Insurance Beneficiary is a Risk in Bankruptcy
Discover why being a life insurance beneficiary is a high-stakes gamble in bankruptcy. Learn how the 180-day rule under Section 541 can allow a Trustee to seize your payout and why timing your filing is critical to protecting your family’s legacy. Expert analysis by Prof. Hernandez.
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How Bankruptcy is Affected By Your Worker’s Comp Settlement
Prof. Hernandez explains how worker’s compensation impacts the bankruptcy means test. Learn how to manage the gap between the 6-month lookback and your real-world budget on Schedules I and J to avoid the “disposable income” trap.
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Why Your Exempt Worker’s Comp Settlement Is at Risk with Bankruptcy
Prof. Hernandez explains how commingling exempt worker’s comp or retirement funds with general cash can lead to frozen accounts and lost legal protections.
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Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure vs.Bankruptcy. Which Is the Better Exit?
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains which choice is better between a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure or Chapter 7 or13 Bankruptcy?
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Proactive Tenant Strategies When the Landlord is in Foreclosure
Protect your lease when a landlord faces foreclosure or bankruptcy. Prof. Hernandez explains how to use PACER, the impact of Section 365, and your rights under the PTFA 90-day rule.”
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The Parent PLUS Trap: Why You Are a Target For Creditors
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor** Prof. Hernandez warns that Parent PLUS loans make parents an “easy target.” Learn how the Treasury uses wage garnishment and Social Security seizure to recover six-figure educational debt.