The Non-Judicial Foreclosure Myth: How to Force Your Lender Into Court
Think you can’t stop a non‑judicial foreclosure? Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains how homeowners can save their home with a court injunction.
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Foreclosures Are Rising: Understanding Your Rights in a Judicial vs. Non‑Judicial State
Learn your foreclosure rights in judicial and non‑judicial states and how Chapter 13 can stop a foreclosure and protect your home.
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Idaho Bankruptcy Exemptions: Protecting Your Assets
Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains Idaho’s strict bankruptcy exemption laws, residency rules, and how to protect your assets.
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Reaffirmation Agreements: Why You Can’t Negotiate Your Car Note in Chapter 7
Understand the risks in reaffirming a car loan in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and why lenders refuse to negotiate the loan terms.
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Bankruptcy Petition Preparers vs. Attorneys: The Cost of “Cheap” Advice
A bankruptcy attorney and law professor warns how petition preparers cross legal lines, risk dismissal, and jeopardize your home, wages, and case.
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The Social Security Number Error: A Costly Mistake in Your Bankruptcy Petition
Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains how a wrong Social Security number on a bankruptcy petition can harm an innocent third party and how to fix it fast.
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Refinancing Your Mortgage in Chapter 13: The Fast Track to a Discharge
Can you refinance your mortgage in Chapter 13 to get an early discharge? Prof. Hernandez explains the court requirements, the 12-month payment rule, and how to pay off creditors to successfully close your case in 2026.
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The Household Debt Crisis Driving the 2026 Bankruptcy Wave
Learn how the household debt crisis & bankruptcy wave are unfolding in 2026 & what legal options protect families facing rising delinquencies.
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The Chapter 13 Marathon: Why You Need Permission Before Taking on New Debt
New debt in Chapter 13 is permanent and requires court approval. Learn how the “Motion to Incur Debt” protects your case, explained by a Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor.
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Bankruptcy’s Timing Mistake: Medical Bills & Debt You Can’t Erase
Post‑petition debt is permanent, making bankruptcy timing critical. Learn how the snapshot rule protects you, explained by a Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor.
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