How Much Does It Cost To File Bankruptcy in San Francisco?
A San Francisco bankruptcy attorney addresses: How Much Does It Cost To File Bankruptcy in San Francisco?
How much does it cost to file bankruptcy in San Francisco?The cost to file bankruptcy in San Francisco depends on what chapter of bankruptcy you decide to file under. The bankruptcy filing fees do not change depending on where you file. The filing fee for a chapter 7 in San Francisco is $299 dollars; the filing fee for a chapter 13 is $274 and the filing fee for a chapter 11 is $1039.
Why does the cost vary between chapters? The costs are different depending on the chapter because of the amount of work required by the court. Filing under chapter 7 is approximately a three month process, and although the fee is higher than in a chapter 13, the extent of the courts involvement and trustee involvement is relatively minor. In a chapter 13, the upfront fee is slightly less but administrative fees are also paid through the plan. In a chapter 11 bankruptcy the court is involved in nearly every aspect of the bankruptcy, and there is a lot more work to be done, requiring the higher filing fee.
When I file bankruptcy, do I have to pay the filing fee? Yes. Although the court does allow for the fee to be paid in installments, the instances in which the waiver of filing fees are granted is very small. If the filing fee does impose a hardship you can submit to the court reasons why the fee should not be paid in full prior to filing.
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