Miami Lawyers
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Car Loans and Bankruptcy: How to Keep Your Car
Filing for bankruptcy? Keep your car but understand car loans, equity, and reaffirmation agreements for cosigners.
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How I Used a Personal Loan to Improve My Credit Score
Struggling with credit after foreclosure, I used personal loans to rebuild and improve my credit score.
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Managing Medical Debt: Bankruptcy vs. Consolidation (Insights from a Law Professor)
Craig from Naples, Florida inquires about the best option for his wife: debt consolidation or bankruptcy. Considering her ongoing medical treatments and substantial medical bills, bankruptcy may be the more suitable choice. Bankruptcy eligibility, dischargeable debts, and individual circumstances should be evaluated with the assistance of a local attorney for personalized advice.
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Does Filing for Bankruptcy Wipe Out My Mortgage
Bankruptcy and mortgages are complex. Chapter 13 lien stripping can reduce a second mortgage, but secured debt isn’t discharged. Get expert legal help.
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Avoid the Pitfalls of Balance Transfers
Balance transfers can reduce debt faster and save money, but read the fine print carefully.
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Business Bankruptcies Up 72%: Professor Explains the Crisis
Business and consumer bankruptcies are rising post-COVID, with significant increases in Chapter 11 filings.
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Crucial Update: Navigating the SAVE Plan for Student Loan Forgiveness in Late 2025
New student loan forgiveness updates announced, including the Saving on a Valuable Education Plan.
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Understanding Nondischargeable Debts in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy doesn’t eliminate all debts; criminal fraud, back taxes, and domestic support obligations are non-dischargeable.
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Understanding Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Exemptions
Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers debt relief through exemptions and a means test, protecting assets from liquidation.
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A Fresh Start: The Mission of Bankruptcy.blog
Learn the mission behind Bankruptcy.blog, a national attorney‑authored platform providing clear, accessible bankruptcy education.
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The New 2026 Small Business Bankruptcy Debt Limits Under Chapter 11
Small‑business bankruptcy debt limits are shifting, and the proposed $7.5 million Subchapter V cap could reshape eligibility and filing strategy for distressed businesses.
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The Legal Hierarchy, the Supremacy Clause, and Federal Bankruptcy Law
Explore how the legal hierarchy & Supremacy Clause shape federal bankruptcy practice, establishing uniform rules & court procedures under Title 11.
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A Guide to Understanding Maine Bankruptcy Exemptions
Maine bankruptcy exemptions explained for 2026, including homestead, vehicle, personal property, and residency rules. Learn what assets you can protect in Chapter 7 or 13.
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Understanding Bankruptcy Jurisdiction: Why It Is a Federal Matter
A guide on bankruptcy and federal jurisdiction, and why local rules shape daily practice in every district.
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Beyond the Bankruptcy Petition: The 341 Meeting and Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings
Prof. Hernandez explains how Chapter 7 341 meetings differ from Chapter 13 confirmation hearings, and understanding the local court rules.
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A Guide to Understanding Louisiana Bankruptcy Exemptions
A guide to the Louisiana bankruptcy exemptions, including homestead, tools of the trade, & personal property protections.
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What Today’s Bankruptcy Statistics Tell Us About Tomorrow’s Economy
Bankruptcy is a lagging indicator of household debt, showing how rising costs and record balances shape today’s filings.
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Chapter 13 Eligibility and §109(e) Debt Limits
Navigating Chapter 13 bankruptcy limits? Discover why Section 109(e)’s $1.58M secured and $526K unsecured caps create a strict firewall, and avoid hidden eligibility traps.
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Credit Card Debt Is Surging: Which Path Are You On?
Facing mounting credit card debt? Find out whether you’re in a slow bleed or a hard crash — and why a legal reset may be the smartest way to regain control.
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A Guide to Understanding Kentucky Bankruptcy Exemptions
Kentucky bankruptcy exemptions explained, including homestead, tools of the trade, wildcard rules, and how federal exemptions compare.