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In general, attorney fees for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy range from $1,000 to $3,500 depending on the complexity of the case. Larger firms with more advertising and overhead costs sometimes charge more than a solo practitioner, but not always. Some larger operations offer low fees and count on a higher volume of cases.

Alimony and child support. Certain unpaid taxes, such as tax liens. Debts for willful and malicious injury to another person or property. Debts for death or personal injury caused by the debtor's operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated from alcohol or other substances.

Attorney fees can, and should, be included in any bankruptcy filing.Attorney fees are usually treated the same as any other unsecured debt, meaning in most cases you can walk away from that debt at the end of your bankruptcy.

In general, attorney fees for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy range from $1,000 to $3,500 depending on the complexity of the case. Larger firms with more advertising and overhead costs sometimes charge more than a solo practitioner, but not always.

Eligible filers are able to file Chapter 7 for free. If your household income is less than 150% of the federal poverty level, you can ask the bankruptcy judge to waive your court fees with a simple application submitted along with your bankruptcy petition.

Nondischargeable debt is a type of debt that cannot be eliminated through a bankruptcy proceeding. Such debts include, but are not limited to, student loans; most federal, state, and local taxes; money borrowed on a credit card to pay those taxes; and child support and alimony.

You can still file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy if you're unemployed. However, if you don't have employment income, you'll have to show that you have some kind of income from a verifiable source and that you can afford your plan. Otherwise, the court will dismiss your case.

Typically court fees and fines cannot be discharged through bankruptcy. You should sit down with an attorney to go over your debts.

Eligible filers are able to file Chapter 7 for free. If your household income is less than 150% of the federal poverty level, you can ask the bankruptcy judge to waive your court fees with a simple application submitted along with your bankruptcy petition.