The Cost and Duration of Bankruptcy
ch 7 average fees: $1,450
ch 13 average fees: $3,000
kept house in ch 7: 68%
Hiring a lawyer is the largest expense involved with filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. We surveyed readers across the U.S. to find out how much they paid their attorneys for Chapter 7 cases—and why some paid more than others. read more
AVERAGE ATTORNEYS' FEES
$1,000-$1,750
See the results of our national survey on how much readers paid their attorneys to handle their Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases—and why some paid more or less than others. read more
Average Cost
$2,500-$3,500
One of the first questions people have when they’re thinking about bankruptcy is whether they can keep their house and car. To get a better idea of what happens with homes and vehicles in bankruptcy, we surveyed our readers across the U.S. about their experiences. Here’s what we learned about the results in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. read more
Bankruptcy Cost In Different States
Typical attorneys' fees for Chapter 13 bankruptcy vary around the country, ranging from about $1,500 to $5,000 or more.
The cost of hiring a bankruptcy lawyer can vary from region to region. See our survey results on how much California attorneys charge to handle Chapter 7 bankruptcy. read more
Average Attorneys' Fees
$1,650