How much does it cost to file a consumer chapter 7?
The court sets the filing fees, which change over time.
Whether you file bankruptcy separately or jointly with your spouse, the charge is the same. In addition to the court filing fee, each participant is required to attend two classes. The price of the two classes is determined by the provider. We will put you in touch with a contact for a reasonably priced provider. We will provide you m ore information on these classes.
As to attorney fees:
The 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Act necessitates a lot more effort for everyone, including the Debtor’s attorney. As a result, many attorneys have totally abandoned the bankruptcy profession. Those who stayed realized that they needed to raise their costs to cover the added effort. We won’t be able to provide a precise charge for the attorney’s time without first reviewing your situation. The more problematic your position is, the more the fees. The good news is that our initial consultation and assessment of your situation is completely free of charge.
Other clients have told me that my fees are far lower than those charged by other firms (particularly TV and billboard advertising firms). Those who charge more than double the going rate and use strong-arm methods to get people to hire them.
Why are our fees lower than those charged by television advertisers?
Only if my clients gather information in a systematic manner, filling out as much of the needed information as is relevant to their circumstance, will I be able to do so. If a client only delivers part of the needed information, I will have to raise my costs since I will be compelled to complete more of the client’s job. As a result, a client who fails to supply the names, dates, addresses, and/or amounts requested on the questionnaire will be charged more for attorney time than a client who reads the directions and completes their side of the task without my excessive participation. That isn’t to say that you shouldn’t inquire. In a properly filed bankruptcy, thoroughness and correctness are critical. Inaccurate paperwork might cost you a lot of money.
Incomplete paperwork might result in you losing your bankruptcy protection, costing you more in attorney fees defending fraud allegations, and possibly putting you in jail. My role is to assist you in avoiding all of these issues. As a result, thoughtful questions are encouraged.

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You and Jay are the best attorneys I have ever had or needed and thank God for the Honorable Robert Gottsfield in recommending you folks – I would have never made it through the entire process without you and Jay and God Bless you both always and stay in touch as well. You folks are the BEST OF THE BEST in Arizona.
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