Miami Lawyers
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Personal Loans and Credit Cards: Dividing Marital Debt in a Divorce
A divorce attorney and law professor explains how marital debt is divided, and why debt in one spouse’s name may still be shared in divorce.
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Missing Creditors in Bankruptcy Petition? Here’s What You Can Do
Forgot to list a creditor in your Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Take these steps to protect yourself and keep the automatic stay in place.
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Strategic Foreclosure Delay: Using Bankruptcy to Secure a Successful Home Sale
Authored by a published law professor. This guide details how to use bankruptcy to secure a crucial delay and successfully sell your home before foreclosure.
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Bankruptcy & Car Loans: Reaffirmation and Co-Signer Risk
Debtors facing bankruptcy must decide whether to keep or surrender their car and understand co-borrower and co-signer liabilities.
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Understanding Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy: A Professor’s Guide
Domestic support obligations, like alimony and child support, are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. They have priority.
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Understanding Bankruptcy: Effect of Joint Car Ownership in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Hailey’s joint ownership of her boyfriend’s car in Georgia complicates her options for bankruptcy filing.
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Rite Aid Locations Closing in California Due to Bankruptcy- What You Need to Know
Rite Aid bankruptcy spurs closures in California. Bankruptcies surged in 2023; expect more filings in 2024.
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$5 Billion More in Student Loan Debt Relief for 74,000 Borrowers
The Biden administration cancels $5 billion in student loans for 74,000 borrowers, including teachers, nurses, and firefighters.
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LLC Bankruptcy: A Professor’s Take on Why Limited Liability Doesn’t Always Protect You
Even with an LLC, filing for business bankruptcy may require personal bankruptcy. Chapter 7 or 11 is possible.
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How Bankruptcy Influences Divorce Settlements
Bankruptcy can complicate divorces, affecting debt responsibility and credit reports. Federal law trumps state law.
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President Biden Announces Last Batch of Student Loan Forgiveness
Prof. Hernandez clarifies the real history of PSLF, the death of the SAVE plan, and critical new transition boundaries under the 2026 OBBBA framework.
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Filing Bankruptcy in Arkansas: Exemptions Explained
Learn how to protect your assets using Arkansas bankruptcy exemptions. Understand the difference between state and federal options, the homestead exemption, and wildcard rules for Chapter 7 and 13 cases.
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The Corporate Snowball Effect: Understanding the 2026 Business Bankruptcy Surge
The corporate & small business bankruptcy surge continues as retail failures continue to increase Chapter 7, Subchapter V, & Chapter 13 filings.
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The Legal and Financial Reality of Restructuring the Department of Education
If the Department of Education is eliminated, student loans will remain, with potential increased payments.
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Credit Report Errors with Student Loans and Data Breaches
Regularly checking your credit report is vital to avoid costly errors and identity theft.
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Understanding the Impact of the Federal Government Shutdowns
Federal government shutdowns continue to harm the economy, affecting employees and local businesses significantly.
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Understanding Bankruptcy Exemptions in Arizona: Protecting Your Assets
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains the 2026 Arizona bankruptcy exemptions. Protect your home and car from creditors.
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How Health Insurance and Medical Bills Drives Bankruptcy Claims
The content discusses the connection between medical debt and bankruptcy, emphasizing healthcare issues in America.
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No Guarantees that the Trump Tariffs Will Lower Prices
Trump tariffs and rising costs threaten consumer finances, increasing debt and expenses significantly.
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Community Actions to Combat Student Loan Crisis
The author proposes a community service initiative to reduce student loan debt through pro bono work.