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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.

  • 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.

  • Impacts of the Ongoing Trade War: What to Expect

    Below is a summary of my podcast and YouTube discussing the ongoing trade war. Key Points Trade Wars, Non-Existent Trade Deals, and a New Pope It seems our heads are spinning 24/7. We have a new Pope, Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV. He was born in Chicago, but resided in Latin America for most…

  • Why the U.S.-Britain Trade Deal is Not What You Think

    The supposed U.S.-Britain trade deal is misleading, lacking any concrete agreements or impacts.

  • Weight Watchers is Skinny on Cash

    Earlier this week, Weight Watchers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The good news is that their website stated that members will be unaffected. What Went Wrong with Weight Watchers? As I’ve stated consistently throughout my blogs and YouTube videos, businesses need to be fluid and…

  • Why the U.S. Economy Feels Like a Toxic Conflict Relationship

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor Alexander Hernandez explains how 2026 tariffs and Iran war fuel costs are nickel-and-diming households. Protect your budget from rising costs.

  • The Cubanization of the U.S. Economy| Prof. Hernandez

    Morgan Stanley predicts a “Cubanized” U.S. economy, emphasizing creativity and resourcefulness in challenges.

  • Understanding the Statute of Limitations on Debt

    The statute of limitations limits debt recovery time; expired debts are generally uncollectible through lawsuits.

  • Understanding D.C. Bankruptcy Exemptions: What You Need to Know

    D.C. bankruptcy allows choosing federal or local exemptions, with specific residency and asset protection rules.

  • Understanding Trump’s Tax Claims and Executive Orders

    Discusses the importance of critical thinking in evaluating political statements and tax systems.

  • How to Protect Yourself from Student Loan Wage Garnishment

    Student loans will begin wage garnishment on May 5, 2025; stay financially prepared.

  • Dismissed with Prejudice and the Prejudice Period

    The “prejudice period” limits bankruptcy refiling after dismissal, lasting 180 days for Chapter 7 and 13.