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The Tariff Tax: The “Largest U.S. Tax Hike” in 30 Years as Bankruptcies Surge

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Bankruptcy

The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Hardship Discharge

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Insights & Analysis

The Tariff Hoax: The Farmer Bailouts to Avoid Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
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The Post-Bankruptcy Credit Surge: Rebuild Your Credit

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Bankruptcy

The Rule 2004 Examination: The Broadest Discovery Tool in Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Bankruptcy

Spotting the Critical Issues in Bankruptcy Schedule J (Expenses)

Alexander Hernandez 9 min read
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Navigating a Creditor Lawsuit: The Strategic Use of Filing an Answer Before Bankruptcy

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Advanced Bankruptcy Strategy: Using Chapter 13 to Save Your Home, Then Converting to Chapter 7

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Stop Creditor Action: The Critical Step After Filing Bankruptcy with the Automatic Stay

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Bankruptcy

How to File a Proof of Claim in Any Consumer Bankruptcy Case

Alexander Hernandez 9 min read
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Bankruptcy

Black Friday & Bankruptcy: The Dangers of Using Credit Cards Before Filing

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
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Bankruptcy

Buying a Car While in Chapter 13: The Critical Steps Every Debtor Must Know

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read
A close-up image of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy court form lying on a wooden desk next to a judge's gavel. The bold text "CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY" is prominently featured on the document, symbolizing the start of a Chapter 13 payment plan. The bottom of the image includes the watermark: Bankruptcy.blog.
Bankruptcy

The Surprise Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debtors Rarely See Coming: The Plan Payment is Not Permanent

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Bankruptcy

Schedule I (Income) of the Bankruptcy Petition: Avoid Pitfalls That Force Chapter 13 or Dismissal

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

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Insights & Analysis

The Perfect Financial Storm is Here

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read

Travel bans, AI job losses, and tariff policy are creating a ‘perfect storm.’ Learn how record household debt is driving U.S. foreclosures and bankruptcy filings among businesses and consumers.

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Why Record Debt $18.59T Guarantees a Bankruptcy Surge in 2026

Alexander Hernandez 4 min read
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Insights & Analysis

American Signature Files for Bankruptcy, Your Order, and My Furniture Industry Forecast

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Free FCRA Sample Letters: Dispute Credit Report Errors Yourself (Attorney Approved)

Alexander Hernandez 7 min read
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Credit Repair Organizations: Why I Call the Industry a Fraud

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

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Bankruptcy

Understanding Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy: A Professor’s Guide

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read

Domestic support obligations, like alimony and child support, are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. They have priority.

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Bankruptcy

Understanding Bankruptcy: A New Podcast Journey

Alexander Hernandez 3 min read
A bankruptcy lawyer with hands held out a question mark above, alongside the text ‘How Can You Pay for Your Bankruptcy Lawyer?’ and an image of a credit cardis shown depicting issues with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, as well as the trustee. The text “Bankruptcy.blog” appears on the bottom.
Bankruptcy

Can You Pay Bankruptcy Attorneys with Credit Cards?

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Bankruptcy

Understanding Domestic Support Obligations (DSO) in Bankruptcy: A Law Professor’s Guide

Alexander Hernandez 6 min read
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Bankruptcy

Podcast- Bankruptcy Attorney Fees

Alexander Hernandez 5 min read

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