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Affordable bankruptcy · Alhambra, California

Affordable Bankruptcy in Alhambra, California With Payment Plans and Fee Options

About 12.6% of Alhambra residents live in poverty, and the city has no local rent control to slow rent increases. We offer payment plans, and the court allows installments or a fee waiver for some filers. Call (310) 362-9071 to talk through your budget for free.

  • Payment plans for the attorney fee
  • Court fee installments allowed
  • Chapter 7 fee waiver for low incomes
  • Chapter 13 fee quoted in writing

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How Alhambra, California filers pay for bankruptcy

Paying for bankruptcy is usually easier than people expect. Our flat Chapter 7 fee can be paid over time before we file, on a schedule we put in writing. The court's $338 fee can be split into up to four payments within 120 days, and low-income filers can ask to have it waived. Many clients also use the money they had been sending to credit card companies, after checking with us first.

Could your Alhambra, California household get the filing fee waived?

About 12.6% of Alhambra, California residents live below the federal poverty line. If your household income is under 150% of the poverty guideline and you cannot pay in installments, the court may waive the Chapter 7 filing fee.

About 150% of the 2026 federal poverty guideline, by household size (computed from HHS figures)
Household sizeYearly income
1 personUnder $23,940
2 peopleUnder $32,460
3 peopleUnder $40,980
4 peopleUnder $49,500

The court's own form decides the final answer. See filing fees, waivers and installments for how it works.

Making bankruptcy fit a Alhambra, California budget

For many families here, the first step is finding money they already spend. Once you decide to file, you can usually stop paying unsecured cards and use that cash for our payment plan. The $338 court fee can be paid in up to four installments within 120 days. A household of four under $49,500 a year, or about $4,125 a month, can ask to have the Chapter 7 fee waived if installments are not possible. If you need Chapter 13 to save a home, much of the attorney fee is usually paid through the plan.

Affordable Chapter 13 for Alhambra, California families

About 41.1% of Alhambra, California homes are lived in by their owners. Owners behind on a mortgage often need Chapter 13, and its fee works differently. In the Central District, part of a Chapter 13 attorney fee can be paid through the plan instead of up front, and the court limits the standard fee to $7,000 for most consumer cases. The Chapter 13 filing fee is $313. We quote your fee in writing. See what Chapter 13 costs.

Affordable bankruptcy questions from Alhambra, California

Can an Alhambra family pay the bankruptcy court fee in installments?

Yes, an Alhambra family can pay the bankruptcy court fee in up to four installments within 120 days of filing. You ask for this on a form when you file. Our attorney fee also has payment plans.

Do you offer payment plans to Alhambra, California clients?

Yes, we offer payment plans to Alhambra, California clients for our attorney fee. The court also allows its filing fee to be paid in up to four parts.

Can the court waive my bankruptcy filing fee?

The court can waive the $338 Chapter 7 filing fee if your household income is below 150% of the federal poverty guideline and you cannot pay in installments. The waiver does not apply to Chapter 13.

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Law Offices of John Asuncion
9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 362-9071
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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