Affordable bankruptcy · Compton
Affordable Bankruptcy in Compton With Payment Plans and Fee Options
Compton had a 5.1% unemployment rate in September 2026. When work slows, bankruptcy still has to fit the budget. 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
How Compton 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 Compton household get the filing fee waived?
About 17.9% of Compton 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.
| Household size | Yearly income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | Under $23,940 |
| 2 people | Under $32,460 |
| 3 people | Under $40,980 |
| 4 people | Under $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 Compton budget
Many Compton workers have jobs at Gateway Towne Center stores or at businesses near Compton/Woodley Airport. If money is tight, we offer payment plans on our attorney fee. The court lets you pay its $338 Chapter 7 fee in up to four installments within 120 days. Homeowners who choose Chapter 13 can usually pay much of the attorney fee through the plan, and we quote it in writing. Learn more on our Chapter 13 cost page.
Affordable Chapter 13 for Compton families
About 56.4% of Compton 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.
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See every fee in one place on our bankruptcy cost page.
Affordable bankruptcy questions from Compton
Can Compton homeowners pay for Chapter 13 through the plan?
Yes, Compton homeowners can usually pay much of their Chapter 13 attorney fee through the plan. We quote the fee in writing before you file.
Can I make payments for bankruptcy in Compton?
Yes, you can make payments for bankruptcy in Compton. We offer payment plans for our fee, and the court lets you pay the filing fee in up to four installments within 120 days.
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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Find an affordable plan for your Compton case
Call (310) 362-9071 or send the form. We will build a payment plan around your budget.
Law Offices of John Asuncion9454 Wilshire Blvd., Penthouse Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 362-9071
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.