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North Dakota Bankruptcy Means Test Figures for 2026
North Dakota’s 2026 bankruptcy means test figures and how eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is determined.
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Idaho Bankruptcy Means Test: Updated Figures and Forms
Learn Idaho’s bankruptcy Means Test income limits, allowable expense deductions, and how eligibility is determined for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 relief.
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The New York Bankruptcy Means Test: Figures and Forms (2026)
Learn New York’s bankruptcy means test income limits, allowable deductions, & determine eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 relief.
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North Carolina Bankruptcy Means Test: Figures and Forms
North Carolina’s 2026 bankruptcy means test figures and how eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is determined.
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Idaho’s Unique Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption
Idaho’s homestead exemption protects up to $175,000 in home equity in bankruptcy. Learn the rules, limits, and how Idaho’s “intent to occupy” requirement works.
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Client Confidentiality and the Threat of Technology
Learn how paralegals can protect client confidentiality in bankruptcy practice. Follow proven intake, verification, and communication protocols to avoid liability.
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Handling Difficult Bankruptcy Clients: Office Protocols
Practical guidance for paralegals on handling difficult bankruptcy clients, setting boundaries, documenting issues, and following office protocols to protect the firm.
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When Bankruptcy Meets a DUI: Discharging Debt vs. Restoring a Driver’s License
Bankruptcy may reinstate a suspended driver’s license, but it won’t eliminate DUI debts or satisfy DUI reinstatement requirements.
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Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings: What to Expect and Why They Are Delayed
Learn why Chapter 13 confirmation hearings are often continued, what causes delays, and how trustees and creditors review your plan before approval.
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Understanding Bankruptcy Judges and the Federal Court Structure
Learn how bankruptcy judges differ from Article III judges with fixed 14-year terms, circuit court appointments, & exclusive federal jurisdiction.
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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.
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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.
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Signatory vs. Owner: Is that Bank Account Actually Your Asset in Bankruptcy?
Are you a signatory on a business or relative’s bank account? Learn how bankruptcy law protects these funds from trustees if they aren’t your personal asset.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.