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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Redbox Shuts Down: Files for Bankruptcy

    Redbox, part of Chicken Soup for the Soul, shuts down after filing for bankrutpcy.

  • Protecting Your Firearms in Bankruptcy

    The Second Amendment protects gun ownership, but it doesn’t exempt firearms from bankruptcy.

  • Second Amendment Rights vs. Bankruptcy Law: Can You Keep Your Guns?

    Can you keep your guns in bankruptcy? Prof. Hernandez explains 2nd Amendment rights vs. federal law and how to use wildcard exemptions to protect your collection.

  • Medical Bills- The Silent Threat to Your Finances

    This podcast warns about shady medical billing leading to bankruptcy, surprise credit card charges, and financial chaos.

  • Avoid Bankruptcy Because of Hospital Billing Tactics

    Medical debt can lead to bankruptcy due to aggressive billing practices, even with insurance coverage.

  • Protecting Your Bank Account When Sued: Vital Tips and Strategies

    Don’t ignore that lawsuit! Protect your cash. Prevent creditors from freezing your bank account. Immediate action stops the freeze

  • Protecting Your Bank Account from Creditors: A Comprehensive Guide

    Sued by a creditor? Learn how to shield your bank account and Social Security from levies. Discover why you should never ignore a summons and how to avoid the ‘commingling’ trap. — Prof. Hernandez

  • Are You Judgment-Proof? Insights on Debtor Rights

    The YouTube video discusses the lawsuit process, being judgment-proof, and strategies for protecting assets from creditors. It explains the lawsuit process, the concept of being judgment-proof, and issues related to protecting assets from creditors. The video provides valuable information and strategies for managing creditors. It is essential to understand this before encountering such situations.

  • YouTube Video-Bankruptcy After Car Accident: Options and Solutions

    The video discusses bankruptcy and car accidents, clarifying misconceptions and emphasizing responsible driving.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy and Car Accident Lawsuits

    This podcast discusses filing for bankruptcy after a car accident. Bankruptcy can help eliminate judgments.