About Aimee Melich Law, P.A. — Bankruptcy Miami, Florida
Aimee Melich Law, P.A. is a focused bankruptcy Miami practice led by Attorney Aimee Melich, Esq., serving Miami-Dade County clients from her office at 7480 Bird Road in Miami. The firm handles Chapter 7 total liquidation, Chapter 13 debt reorganization, real estate litigation, and foreclosure defense — giving Miami residents a single attorney who understands how financial distress, mortgage default, and bankruptcy intersect. Attorney Melich offers a free case review so Miami-Dade residents can understand their full range of options before committing to any legal strategy.
The firm’s scope extends to adversarial bankruptcy proceedings, motions practice, quiet title actions, loan modifications, and short sales — making it well-suited for homeowners in Miami-Dade County facing layered financial problems that touch both bankruptcy and real estate law simultaneously. Clients can reach the firm at 786-583-8214.
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Bankruptcy Miami — Practice Areas & Services
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Full discharge of unsecured debts — credit cards, medical bills, personal loans — for qualifying Miami-Dade residents who pass the income means test.
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Structured 3–5 year repayment plans allowing homeowners to halt foreclosure and reorganize mortgage arrears while retaining their Miami-Dade property.
- Foreclosure Defense: Legal challenges to lender standing, loan servicing errors, and deficiency judgment exposure for Miami-Dade County homeowners in default.
- Real Estate Litigation: Quiet title actions, evictions, partition actions, and short sale negotiations as complements to a bankruptcy filing strategy.
- Creditor Representation: Representation of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, including proof of claim filing and adversarial matters in the Southern District of Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can bankruptcy stop a foreclosure on my Miami home?
Yes. Filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida triggers an automatic stay that halts a pending foreclosure immediately. A Chapter 13 plan can then cure mortgage arrears over 3–5 years, allowing Miami-Dade homeowners to keep their property. Chapter 7 provides only a temporary delay unless the filer can bring the mortgage current or negotiate with the lender directly.
What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 for a Miami resident?
Chapter 7 wipes out most unsecured debts quickly — typically within 4–6 months — but does not protect secured assets you cannot afford to keep paying. Chapter 13 takes longer (3–5 years) but lets Miami-Dade filers keep their home, car, or business while repaying a court-approved portion of their debts. Choosing between them depends on income, assets, and what the filer most needs to preserve.
What are Florida’s bankruptcy exemptions and how do they protect Miami filers?
Florida offers some of the strongest bankruptcy exemptions in the country. The unlimited homestead exemption protects a primary residence’s full equity for Miami-Dade homeowners who have lived there at least 1,215 days. Florida also exempts up to $1,000 in personal property (or $4,000 for non-homestead filers), 100% of qualified retirement accounts, and wages for heads of household. These exemptions determine what a filer keeps after Chapter 7 discharge.
Quick Facts: Bankruptcy in Miami, Florida
- 2024 District Filings: The Southern District of Florida recorded 13,742 bankruptcy filings in 2024 — a 26% increase over 2023 — U.S. Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Fla.
- Miami Division (2025): The Miami division logged 7,395 filings in 2025; Chapter 7 represented approximately 59% of cases — U.S. Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Fla. (Miami Statistics)
- Chapter 13 Share: Chapter 13 cases made up roughly 41% of Miami division filings in 2025, reflecting high homeownership rates and mortgage distress across Miami-Dade — U.S. Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Fla.



