Alabama Chapter 13 Maximum Attorney Compensation Exempt from Fee Application, Effective December 1, 2017, is an application used to determine the maximum allowable attorney fees for Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases in Alabama. The application applies to all debtors filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the state of Alabama, effective December 1, 2017. The application requires the debtor to provide financial information, including total debt, income, and expenses, in order to calculate an accurate maximum allowable attorney fee. This fee is based on the debtor's financial situation, the complexity of the case, and the amount of work required. The application also allows for the attorney to request additional fees if necessary. There are two types of applications available: the Standard Application and the Simplified Application. The Standard Application requires to be detailed financial information, while the Simplified Application requires less financial information but may result in a lower maximum fee.