Miami Lawyers

  • Mapping the Bankruptcy Surge: Newsweek Report Means Struggling Households

    New ABI data reveals a massive 49-state spike in filings. Prof. Hernandez breaks down the Newsweek bankruptcy map and what is driving this consumer surge.

  • Why the Moody’s Analytics Report Signals a Consumer Bankruptcy Surge

    Moody’s Analytics finds the Iran conflict is costing families $750 and fueling a nationwide consumer bankruptcy surge driven by rising household debt.

  • The Danger of Being a “Silent” Business Owner in Personal Bankruptcy

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains the bankruptcy risks of being listed on a spouse’s corporation, including trustee issues.

  • BAPCPA (2005): Reaffirmation Pitfalls and the Attorney Liability Trap

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains reaffirmation agreements under BAPCPA 2005 and the hidden risks for debtors and attorneys.

  • BAPCPA (2005): The Effect on Consumer Bankruptcy Law

    Prof. Hernandez explains how BAPCPA changed consumer bankruptcy law from the Means Test to why people file for bankruptcy.

  • The Convenience Bank Account Trap: Can a Trustee Take Your Parents’ Money?

    Worried a trustee can take your parents’ money? Understand the convenience‑account defense and how to protect joint family accounts.

  • Can the Bankruptcy Trustee Take Your 529 College Plan?

    Can a trustee take your 529 college fund? The 529 plan bankruptcy exemption rules explained by a bankruptcy attorney and law professor.

  • Is Your Child’s Bank Account Safe in Bankruptcy?

    A bankruptcy attorney explains how trustees view children’s savings accounts and when those funds become part of the bankruptcy estate.

  • What Are “Clean Bank Statements in Bankruptcy?

    Avoid red flags when you file for bankruptcy. Clean bank statements explained by a bankruptcy attorney & law professor.

  • Introduction to Chapter 13: The Wage Earner’s Plan

    Clear, authoritative summary of Chapter 13 bankruptcy by Prof. Hernandez, explaining arrearage cures, plan feasibility, disposable income rules, and why many plans fail.

  • Why Mortgage Delinquencies Signal Household Financial Collapse

    Mortgage delinquencies are rising. Learn the early warning signs, why households default, and the steps homeowners should take before missing a mortgage payment.

  • Credit Report Impact on Co‑Debtors When Someone Else Files Bankruptcy

    A debtor’s bankruptcy can severely damage a co‑debtor’s credit report. Learn how misreporting happens and how co‑debtors can dispute inaccuracies.

  • The 70% Default Trap. Why Consumers Lose Debt Lawsuits Before They Even Begin

    Learn why debt lawsuits result in default judgments, and discover how fear, missed responses, and unlawful tactics lead to automatic losses.

  • A Guide to Understanding Kansas Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Clear overview of Kansas bankruptcy exemptions for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, including residency rules, homestead limits, and protected assets.

  • Short Sale or Bankruptcy? Evaluating Your Strategic Exit Options

    Considering a short sale? Learn the hidden financial and tax risks and why bankruptcy may offer a more strategic, protective path forward.

  • A Guide to Understanding Iowa Bankruptcy Exemptions & Protecting Your Assets

    Iowa bankruptcy exemptions explained. Learn how to protect your assets, how Iowa’s exemptions work, & when Chapter 13 protects non‑exempt assets.

  • Schedule I and J: The Reality of Monthly Cash Flow

    Chapter 7 eligibility requires more than passing the means test. See how Schedules I and J reveal disposable income and shape your bankruptcy outcome.

  • Are You Underwater? How America’s Debt Crisis Increases Personal Bankruptcies

    National debt is surging, raising interest costs and pushing households toward bankruptcy. Learn how federal deficits increase personal financial risk.

  • The Rise in Foreclosures: Why Acting Early Saves Your Home and Your Money

    Foreclosures are on the rise in 2026. Discover how acting early saves your home and your money by avoiding the hidden, escalating costs of legal delay.