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Bankruptcy

Why Your Mortgage and Car Payments Are “Invisible” After Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Lawyer refusal to sign Part C of a reaffirmation agreement document showing undue hardship rules for Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Why Your Lawyer Won’t Sign Your Reaffirmation Agreement: The Part C Liability Trap

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
A house of cards stabilized by a glowing wildcard on a law library table. 2026 Federal Homestead and Wildcard Exemption guide for Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Understanding the Federal Homestead Wildcard Exemption in 2026

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Infographic comparing the 2026 federal bankruptcy homestead cap of $214,000 for recent movers versus the $31,575 federal homestead exemption floor. Provided by Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

The 1,215 Day Rule versus the Federal Exemptions. Which Law Protects Your Home in 2026?

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
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Bankruptcy

Understanding the Federal Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Limits

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
Diagram explaining the 1,215-day bankruptcy rule with a $214,000 cap compared to the $31,575 federal exemption.- Bankruptcy.blog.Visual aid created with AI for educational purposes
Bankruptcy

Understanding the Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption and the 1,215-Day Rule

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
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Bankruptcy

Beyond the Means Test: A 2026 Strategy for Bankruptcy & Creditor Lawsuits

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
Bankruptcy.blog. The chapter 13 guide 2026. A photo of the Chapter 13 petition, a financial reorganization or wage earner's plan for 2026 to stop foreclosure and save assets.
Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Guide 2026 | Stop Foreclosure & Protect Assets

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
A close-up of a United States Bankruptcy Court filing document for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with a professional pen resting on the page, serving as the featured image for the bankruptcy.blog chapter 7 guide 2026.
Bankruptcy

Your 2026 Guide to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Get a Fresh Start

Alexander Hernandez 8 min read
Cure mortgage arrears concept: A model house on a calendar next to an 'Urgent Past Due' notice. Bankruptcy.blog
Bankruptcy

Cure Mortgage Arrears: How to Force a Lender to Accept Your Payments

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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BankruptcyInsights & Analysis

Suing the Government is Your Best Move Against Student Loan Garnishments

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Bankruptcy

The Motion for Relief from Stay: Check Your Local Bankruptcy Forms First

Alexander Hernandez 2 min read
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Bankruptcy

The Motion for Relief from Stay Versus The Automatic Stay

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
Legal documents and gavel representing the filing process and the role of a bankruptcy petition preparer, featured on bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Petition Preparers: A Compliance Checklist Under 11 U.S.C. §110

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read

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Law books and a gavel with text overlay: Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal by Professor Hernandez on Bankruptcy.blog.
Insights & Analysis

The “Zombie Debt” Trap: The Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read

Think your debt expired? A judgment can live for decades through renewals. Learn the difference between the SOL and “Zombie Debt” from Professor Hernandez.

A credit card sitting on medical billing paperwork next to a stethoscope, illustrating predatory hospital collection tactics and the risk of medical bankruptcy—originally published on Bankruptcy.blog.
Insights & Analysis

Predatory Hospital Collection Tactics: A Silent Threat to Your Finances

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
Three white eggs representing retirement funds sit in a nest next to a 2026 tax form, illustrating how to use 2026 401k and IRA limits for asset protection — Bankruptcy.blog
Insights & Analysis

The 2026 Retirement Limits: A Strategic Guide to Asset Protection and the Means Test

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
A two-story suburban home with a red 'For Sale' and 'Foreclosure' sign in the front yard, illustrating how to stop a 2026 foreclosure auction and save home equity - Bankruptcy.blog.
Insights & Analysis

How to Stop a 2026 Foreclosure Auction and Protect Your Home Equity

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Insights & Analysis

Navigating the Legal Maze: Essential Debtor Resources When Facing Lawsuits

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read

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A screenshot of Official Form 106 Summary of Schedules, a U.S. bankruptcy form used to summarize a debtor’s assets, liabilities, and statistical information. The image includes instructions for completing the form, including references to Schedule A/B lines. Featured on Bankruptcy.blog as part of its educational archive on bankruptcy forms and filing procedures. Want a shorter version for social media tags or alt text best practices? I can tailor it.
Bankruptcy

Official Bankruptcy Form 106: Summary of Assets

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

Form 106 summarizes assets and liabilities, ensuring accuracy in Chapter 7 bankruptcy petitions to prevent complications.

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Bankruptcy

Understanding Delaware Bankruptcy Exemptions

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
A bankruptcy judge presides over a confirmation hearing, discussing the means test and the implications of Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy

Understanding Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Confirmation Hearing and Key Points

Alexander Hernandez 9 min read
Cover image for a video guide on completing the Bankruptcy Petition, featuring a pen and calculator on the petition form. The guide provides expert analysis on Schedule H: Co-Debtors.
Bankruptcy

Schedule H: How to Protect Co-Debtors from Debt Liability

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
Close-up of a legal form on a green and yellow background, with the question underlined: "Should you sign a Reaffirmation Agreement?" A silver pen tip is poised over the "No" checkbox, illustrating the difficult and critical choice debtors face in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy

Reaffirmation Agreements: The Silent Way Creditors Hurt Your Credit After a Chapter 7 Discharge

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read

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