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If you have so much debt that you're considering filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you have enough debt to qualify. The U.S. bankruptcy code doesn't specify a minimum dollar amount someone must owe to make them eligible for a qualified filing. In short, any debt is enough debt.

Not only will you pay short-term costs to file for bankruptcy and hire an attorney, but you'll also deal with long-term financial implications. Attorney fees can run from $750 to $4,500, depending on the complexity of the case. Filing fees will add another $300-$340.

How long does it take to go through bankruptcy? Normally, approximately 90 days from filing the petition until final discharge. But in all reality, when we file your petition with the bankruptcy court (which can be within a few days of meeting with you) you obtain most of the benefits afforded by the bankruptcy code.

If you have a limited income, unsecured debts or mostly exempt property, Chapter 7 is your best option. If one of those situations applies to you, you may be completely relieved of your debts without losing too many of your assets. On the other hand, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy only eliminates eligible debts.

File Your Forms With the Nebraska Bankruptcy Court You can't file your bankruptcy forms online if you're not using a lawyer. Instead, you'll need to mail in the forms or bring the forms to the court in person. It's a good idea to bring the forms to the court in person, if possible.

The filing fee is $335 for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and this fee is included in the $1,850 fee. The filing fee for a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is $310 and is not included in the fee, however, this does not affect the amount paid up front by the client. What documents do I need to provide to my attorney?

A typical Chapter 7 in Nebraska costs somewhere between $1,300 to $1,700. However, a base attorney fee in a Nebraska Chapter 13 case is $4,200 plus $310 of court fees and a 10% administrative fee assessed on every payment by the bankruptcy Trustee.

Chapter 7 is also the least expensive debt solution. A typical Chapter 7 in Nebraska costs somewhere between $1,300 to $1,700. However, a base attorney fee in a Nebraska Chapter 13 case is $4,200 plus $310 of court fees and a 10% administrative fee assessed on every payment by the bankruptcy Trustee.

If your total monthly income over the course of the next 60 months is less than $7,475 then you pass the means test and you may file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If it is over $12,475 then you fail the means test and don't have the option of filing Chapter 7.