Miami Lawyers

  • Luxury Expenses in Bankruptcy. Like Golf?

    Liam’s bankruptcy case raises issues about golf expenses and unsecured debts during his filing.

  • Strategic Debt Relief: How Personal Loans Can Help

    Personal loans can relieve debt, improve credit, and settle creditor lawsuits, despite credit challenges.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Decoding Chapter 7: Exemptions, Means Testing, and the Disposable Income Trap

    Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves liquidation, exemptions, means testing, and disposable income for debtors.

  • 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.

  • Understanding Trustee Scrutiny in Bankruptcy

    Luxury expenses can jeopardize bankruptcy cases due to trustee scrutiny and disclosure requirements.

  • 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.

  • Navigating Schedule C Exemptions in Bankruptcy

    Understanding Schedule C exemptions is vital for protecting personal property during bankruptcy filings.

  • Stagflation and Record Highs in Student Loan Defaults

    Expert analysis: Record student loan defaults (12.9%) and inflationary tariffs and labor shocks, making stagflation an inevitable reality.

  • Mo Gawdat’s AI Predictions: Utopia or Dystopia?

    Mo Gawdat’s predictions about AI’s societal impact are exaggerated and potentially harmful to innovation.

  • BLS Chief Firing: Impacts on Economic Credibility

    The firing of the BLS chief raises doubts about U.S. economic data credibility and future job reports.

  • Liberation Day Will Cost You

    Liberation Day introduces higher tariffs, leading to increased consumer prices and potential economic challenges.

  • Understanding the Rise of Bankruptcy: 2025 Trends

    Bankruptcy filings rose 11.5% in 2025, reversing years of decline and highlighting economic instability.

  • JCPenney’s Massive Real Estate Comeback: 119 Stores Sold

    JCPenney is selling 119 retail properties for $947 million, marking a significant recovery.

  • The Truth Behind Trump’s Tariff Rebate Check

    The Trump tariff rebate check is another empty promise, like the previous DOGE check distraction.

  • Understanding the EU-U.S. Trade Deal: What’s Really Happening

    The EU-U.S. trade deal is not finalized; it’s just a framework with unresolved issues.

  • The New Normal: How Tariffs Will Hit Your Budget

    Tariffs, economic chaos, and bad policies are negatively impacting consumers and industries, leading to financial strain.