How much does it cost to file for bankruptcy?
Court's Filing Fee
When filing for bankruptcy, You will need to fill out a series of local forms to help the court learn more about your debt and why you are filing for bankruptcy in Michigan, regardless of whether you are filing for chapter 13 or chapter 7. You will also need to fill out specific forms for chapter 13 and chapter 7 bankruptcy.
When submitting these documents , you will need to pay a filing fee of $335 for a Chapter 7 or $310 or Chapter 13 to Michigan’s bankruptcy court. The court’s address is 211 W Fort St #2100, Detroit, MI 48226. Once you’ve filed, your debtors cannot bother you while the court processes your case.
Lawyer's Filing Fee
Although it is certainly possible to file for bankruptcy without a lawyer, there are many reasons why this may not be the best idea. Therefore, most people end up hiring a lawyer to file their bankruptcy for them.
Bankruptcy lawyers charge $1,250 per case on average. However, at Adler Law firm, our services start at an affordable $499 per case and go until $1,099 depending on the case’s complexity. So why pay more when you can get the best quality starting at $499? Each of our clients gets our 100% guarantee that we’ll win their case or their money back. Our flat fee covers the cost of all the work we do to ensure your case gets successfully discharged and your debts wiped clean, so you can get your new lease on life. We’ll determine the exact charge after your free initial meeting with us. Call us now at 248-270-8223 to schedule your free meeting with us today. We accept weekend and evening meetings.