How Much is Bankruptcy in California?
One of the many things to consider when filing for bankruptcy is how much will it cost in Santa Ana? The total amount you will pay to properly get our debts discharged will be a combination of the court filing fees and the Waldorf bankruptcy attorney fees.
Fees to file a California Bankruptcy Case
Attorney’s fees can seem confusing and scary, but this blog post is here to break it down for you. There are a few factors that impact what billing rates (expertise, location, complexity of case, etc). Some attorneys will bill hourly and will request an upfront deposit (also known as a retainer) before they can start on any legal work. If the specific case is complex and requires a lot of work, this can be exceptionally expensive form of attorney’s fees.
Another form of attorney billing is the flat fee. Thankfully, most chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy cases are easily assessed at the initial consultation, which ultimately prevents surprise bills at the end of the case. In most cases, our firm offers and discloses flat fees with affordable payment plans.
Costs to file a California Bankruptcy Case
As of January 2024, the California Bankruptcy Court website will accept cash, money orders, cashier’s checks, American Express, Diner's Club, checks from law firms, Discover, Mastercard, VISA and ACH for payment of filing fees. The Court also forbids the use of credit cards to pay fees.
The Filing Costs are as follows: Chapter 7: $338.00; Chapter 11: $1,738.00; and Chapter 13: $313.00.
Other necessary fees to be eligible for discharge
A Credit counseling course must be paid for and completed before filing and another one before entry of discharge.
Schedule a free consultation with our firm at (301) 550-5408 so you can get a personalized quote for your special circumstances.