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.

  • What to Expect with the Trump Tariffs and Student Loans Forgiveness

    Student loans may increase under Trump, with conflicting policies impacting borrowers and education costs.

  • The Hidden Bankruptcy Risk of Renting Out Your Home

    Learn whether Chapter 7 bankruptcy protects your homestead—and how renting out your home or living elsewhere can cause you to lose that protection.

  • Understanding Alaska Bankruptcy Exemptions: Your Guide to Protecting Assets

    Navigating bankruptcy in Alaska involves understanding state exemptions and residency requirements to protect assets.

  • How Alabama Bankruptcy Exemptions Protect Your Assets

    Alabama bankruptcy exemptions vary significantly, affecting asset protection based on residency and state laws.

  • The Tariff Squeeze, National Debt, and the 2026 Insolvency Crisis

    Tariff costs are pushing consumers deeper into debt and fueling a growing bankruptcy surge.

  • Elon Musk and The Onion: Infowars Auction Explained

    Confused by the Infowars auction? Discover the legal reality behind the sale and how Chapter 7 bankruptcy law actually works to compensate creditors.

  • Asset Collection and Judgment Enforcement: The Rudy Giuliani Case

    Rudy Giuliani faces contempt of court and creditor collection for defaming Georgia poll workers.

  • Debunking Sovereign Citizen Myths: Know Your Rights

    Think you know your rights? A law professor debunks dangerous sovereign citizen myths about mortgages, the UCC, and secret bank accounts.

  • Handling insurance Proceeds and Bankruptcy

    Insurance proceeds from hurricane damages impact bankruptcy; careful planning and documentation are crucial.

  • Social Security and Retirement Plans Changes in 2025

    Social Security benefits will increase by 2.5% in 2025, affecting over 72 million recipients.