What Does It Cost to File for Bankruptcy?
It now costs $299 to file for bankruptcy under chapter 7 and $274 to file for bankruptcy under chapter 13, whether for one person or a married couple. The court may allow you to pay this filing fee in installments if you cannot pay all at once. If you hire an attorney you will also have to pay the attorney’s fees you agree to.
It now costs $200 to file for bankruptcy under chapter 7 and $185 to file for bankruptcy under chapter 13, whether for one person or a married couple. The court may allow you to pay this filing fee in installments if you cannot pay all at once. If you hire an attorney you will also have to pay the attorney’s fees you agree to.
The filing fee for Chapter 7 is currently $209 and the filing fee for Chapter 13 is $194. These are the fees charged by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to file your petition. Attorney’s fees vary depending on the nature and complexity of the case. Each case is different and you will be quoted a flat fee during our first consultation. We understand that most clients simply don’t have funds available immediately and we will work with you on a payment plan that makes sense for both of us.
It now costs $299.00 to file for bankruptcy under chapter 7 and $278.00 to file for bankruptcy under chapter 13, whether for one person or a married couple. The court may allow you to pay this filing fee in installments if you can not pay all at once. If you are unable to pay the filing fee in installments, you may request that the court waive the filing fee. If you hire an attorney you will also have to pay the attorneys fees you agree to.
