Miami Lawyers
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How the National Debt is Forcing Consumers into Debt and Bankruptcy
How the national debt raises borrowing costs, shrinks household budgets, and pushes families toward Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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Avoidance, Abandonment, and the Scope of Bankruptcy Trustee Powers
Learn the Chapter 7 trustee’s powers: understand the one-year insider look-back, post-petition freezes, and statutory abandonment.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Car Loans: Can You Keep Your Vehicle?
Worried about your vehicle? Learn how Chapter 7 exemptions protect your car loan, how a trustee buy-back works, and the real financial risks of reaffirming.
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Bankruptcy Code Structure: The Different Chapters Explained | Prof. Hernandez
Learn about the U.S. Bankruptcy Code structure from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13. Featured in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by Prof. Hernandez.
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Can You Go to Jail for Debt? The Reality of Debtors’ Prisons
Debunk the debtors’ prison myth. Learn how aggressive creditors exploit state-court contempt loops to trigger civil arrest warrants, and how to stop them.
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Why You Should Never File for Bankruptcy on Payday
Filing bankruptcy on payday is a costly mistake. Learn how the snapshot rule under 11 U.S.C. §541 can trap your paycheck and trigger avoidable financial loss.
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Why Chapter 7 Liquidations Are Outpacing Chapter 13 Cases
Chapter 7 filings are growing at triple the rate of Chapter 13. Learn how escrow shock and the $18.8T household‑debt crisis are driving a wave of liquidations.
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The Hidden Risk of Passive Business Ownership in Consumer Bankruptcy
Does bankruptcy put a relative’s business at risk if your name is on the paperwork? Bankruptcy attorney & law professor Prof. Hernandez analyzes passive equity.
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The Statutory Distribution of Debt in Bankruptcy
A clear guide to how bankruptcy distributes debt, from priority claims to Chapter 13 feasibility and the liquidation test that protects unsecured creditors.
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The Redfin Delisting Surge: The “Buying Time” Strategy
Redfin data shows a surge in delistings as homeowners try to “buy time.” This article explains the risks of becoming an accidental landlord in a tightening economy.
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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.
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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.
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Understanding Alaska Bankruptcy Exemptions: Your Guide to Protecting Assets
Navigating bankruptcy in Alaska involves understanding state exemptions and residency requirements to protect assets.
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How Alabama Bankruptcy Exemptions Protect Your Assets
Alabama bankruptcy exemptions vary significantly, affecting asset protection based on residency and state laws.
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The Tariff Squeeze, National Debt, and the 2026 Insolvency Crisis
Tariff costs are pushing consumers deeper into debt and fueling a growing bankruptcy surge.
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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.
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Asset Collection and Judgment Enforcement: The Rudy Giuliani Case
Rudy Giuliani faces contempt of court and creditor collection for defaming Georgia poll workers.
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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.
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Handling insurance Proceeds and Bankruptcy
Insurance proceeds from hurricane damages impact bankruptcy; careful planning and documentation are crucial.