Since graduating from Nova Southeastern School of Law in 1999, Alexander Hernandez has focused a majority of his law practice on bankruptcy law. He was a founding partner of the South Florida Bankruptcy Center which focused exclusively on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Alexander is also admitted to the Southern and Middle District of Florida where he has handled thousands of consumer bankruptcies, mortgage modifications, debt negotiations, and foreclosure defense cases. He is a legal contributor for Upsolve since October 2019 and an adjunct professor of law for Concord Law School. You can find more information at attorneyalexhernandez.com.
Articles written by Attorney Alexander Hernandez
Can I Sell My Car During Bankruptcy?
Written by Attorney Alexander Hernandez. Legally reviewed by Jonathan Petts
Updated October 21, 2025
You can sell your car during bankruptcy, but the process depends on whether you filed Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Key factors include how much equity you have in the car and whether that equity is protected by bankruptcy exemptions. In Chapter 7, the trustee may sell the car if it has nonexempt value, while in Chapter 13, the sale could impact your repayment plan. In either case, it’s important to get the trustee’s permission before moving forward with the sale.
Read More →Receiving Credit and Other Offers After Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Written by Attorney Alexander Hernandez. Legally reviewed by Jonathan Petts
Updated September 1, 2025
Court cases and documents filed in court are part of the public record. The same holds true for bankruptcy cases. As a result, companies searching the court records will know that you filed for bankruptcy and will start sending you advertisements in the mail offering you their services, including offers to apply for credit. However, before you accept that offer for a new credit card or car loan, continue reading to learn what you need to consider and what your best options are.
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