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.

  • 2026 Mortgage Interest Rates: Is the 17-Month Low Your Escape Hatch?

    Rates are at a 17-month low. Learn the math on how a refinance can kill credit card debt, shave 7 years off your loan, and your Chapter 13 exit options.

  • Student Loan Forgiveness Update: What Borrowers Should Know Before July 1, 2026

    Prepare for the return of the student loan tax bomb. Prof. Hernandez breaks down the OBBBA, the July 1 deadline for RAP enrollment, and how to avoid aggressive Treasury Department collections.

  • The Hiring of a Bankruptcy Attorney: A Practitioner’s Perspective

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor provides an expert guide to evaluating bankruptcy attorneys, verifying experience, and transparent fees.

  • Personal Loans from Friends and Family in Bankruptcy: The Preferential Transfer Trap

    Learn what happens when you repay personal loans before bankruptcy. Understand preferential transfers, insider payments, and trustee clawbacks.

  • Equitable Distribution of Marital Debt in Divorce: A Professor’s Guide to Post-Separation Debt and Bankruptcy

    A divorce attorney & law professor explains marital debt. Don’t fall for debt threats! Learn how equitable distribution protects you.

  • Bankruptcy Fees and Costs, Disclosures, and the Attorney-Client Relationship

    A guide to bankruptcy attorney fees, SOFA disclosures, fee prohibitions, and choosing the right lawyer before filing.

  • The Fake Graceland Foreclosure: Anatomy of a Title and Mortgage Fraud Scheme

    A breakdown of the Elvis Graceland fake foreclosure fraud and how the Presley estate exposed and halted the scheme.

  • Data Breaches, Identity Theft, and the Bankruptcy Escape Hatch

    Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor explains data breach identity theft solutions and how to protect yourself after a major breach.

  • Kevin Spacey’s Foreclosure Standoff: An Analysis

    Kevin Spacey’s foreclosure standoff shows how post‑sale occupancy works and why bankruptcy eligibility matters. Learn homeowner lessons and Chapter 13 debt limits.

  • Why Credit Reports Are Your First Line of Defense Before a Data Breach

    Data breaches expose personal information, but your credit report can help you catch identity theft fast. Learn the early indicators and how to protect your credit.