Bankruptcy Filing Fees Increase on June 1, 2014

The Bankruptcy court currently charges $306 in total fees to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, and $281 in total fees for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.  These fees include the filing fee, administrative fee and a trustee surcharge. A notice was just sent that the Bankruptcy court filing fees are increasing as of June 1, 2014.

After June 1, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court will charge the following fees to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy:

Filing Fee of $335.00, plus
Administrative Fee of $46.00, plus
Trustee Surcharge of $15.00
TOTAL FILING FEE: $396.00

After June 1, 2014, the Bankruptcy Court will charge the following fees to file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy:

Filing Fee of $310.00, plus
Administrative Fee of $46.00, plus
TOTAL CHAPTER 13 FILING FEE: $356.00

Other fees that will also increase on June 1, 2014 are the filing fees for:

• Chapter 9: $1717
• Chapter 11: $1717
• Chapter 12: $275
• Chapter 15: $1717
• Adversary Proceeding: $350

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above fees are in addition to any attorney's fees and/or fees for the preparation of the Bankruptcy Documents, appearance at a Section 341 Creditor's Meeting, or representation in Bankruptcy Court. Any fees for legal services must be agreed to in writing between you and your attorney prior to the commencement of any bankruptcy proceeding.

FAQ #4: What does it cost to file for bankruptcy?

Court filing fees (the fees for filing your petition) for bankruptcy vary depending on the chapter you are filing under, but initially plan on $274.00 for Chapter 13 and $299.00 for Chapter 7. If you need to change your petition after it is a filed, there is an additional $26.00 filing fee.

In addition to court fees, there will be legal fees, i.e. what you pay to your Bankruptcy Attorney to analyze your case, review your purchase history to avoid non-dischargability issues (meaning you still owe money to a creditor after bankruptcy), make recommendations regarding when you should file and under which chapter, preparing your petition, schedules and disclosures, and representing you at the §341(a) Creditor’s Meeting. Each attorney offers slightly different services, and charges different amounts. You should speak with your attorney to understand his or her fee structure, and always get the fee agreement in writing.

At Kelsey & Trask, P.C. our fees are calculated based on how complicated the case is and we have provided a simple online calculator for you to easily determine the flat fee for your case.

If you don't see your question and would like more information please do not hesitate to call us at 508.655.5980, e-mail us, or attend one of our weekly Free Debt Relief Clinics.

How much does it cost to file for Bankruptcy?

The Bankruptcy Court charges the following fees to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy:

Filing Fee of $245.00, plus
Administrative Fee of $39.00, plus
Trustee Surcharge of $15.00
TOTAL FILING FEE: $299.00

The Bankruptcy Court charges the following fees to file for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy:

Filing Fee of $235.00, plus
Administrative Fee of $39.00, plus
TOTAL CHAPTER 13 FILING FEE: $274.00

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above fees are in addition to any attorney's fees and/or fees for the preparation of the Bankruptcy Documents, appearance at a Section 341 Creditor's Meeting, or representation in Bankruptcy Court. Any fees for legal services must be agreed to in writing between you and your attorney prior to the commencement of any bankruptcy proceeding.