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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Infowars Bankruptcy: The Auction Conspiracy Explained
Infowars’ bankruptcy auction involves conspiracy theories and controversial bids, with The Onion likely winning.
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The Dangers of Zombie Mortgages: Are You at Risk?
Zombie mortgages re-emerge, causing financial distress due to dormant second mortgages.
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How to Be the Ideal Bankruptcy Client: A Professor’s Guide to a Smooth Discharge
Prof. Hernandez explains what bankruptcy lawyers look for in a client. Learn how honesty and clear communication lead to a successful filing. Read more.
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Using PACER for Bankruptcy Case Updates
PACER enables efficient searching of federal case information, including bankruptcy filing status, online.
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Can Bankruptcy Wipe Out a Defamation Judgment? The Rudy Giuliani Case
Why was Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy dismissed, and how did he reach a settlement? Prof. Hernandez explains non-dischargeable debt and the reality of frozen bank accounts in 2026.
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Want to Buy Alex Jones’s Infowars?
Alex Jones faces bankruptcy after losing a defamation lawsuit related to Sandy Hook shooting claims.
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Tools of the Trade: Protect Bankruptcy Assets
Nate is concerned about business protections during potential bankruptcy and tools of the trade exemptions.
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The “Act of God” Clause in the Wake of Natural Disasters
Hurricane damage can disrupt your contracts. Understand your legal rights, how Act of God clauses work, and what protections you may have after a storm.
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The Empty Threat: Racking Up Divorce Debt and Filing for Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor Alexander Hernandez examines the federal and state laws governing divorce debt, including the dischargeability of post-separation credit card spending and the dissipation of marital assets.
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IRS Announces 2025 IRA and 401(k) Contribution Limits
IRS sets 2025 contribution limits for IRAs and 401(k)s; focus on maximizing savings.