Affordable bankruptcy · Pasadena, California
Affordable Bankruptcy in Pasadena, California With Payment Plans and Fee Options
About 13.3% of Pasadena residents live in poverty, even in a city known for Caltech and the Rose Bowl. 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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena, California household get the filing fee waived?
About 13.3% of Pasadena, 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.
| 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 Pasadena, California budget
If your household is under 150% of the poverty line, for example under $32,460 a year for two people, you can ask the court to waive the Chapter 7 fee when installments are not possible. If you earn more, the $338 fee can be split into up to four payments within 120 days. Under Measure H, covered rents could rise only 2.25% for October 2025 through September 2026, which makes it easier for tenants to plan around a payment plan. Our fee can be paid on a plan as well. Many clients cover it by stopping card payments once they decide to file.
Affordable Chapter 13 for Pasadena, California families
About 42.5% of Pasadena, California homes are lived in by their owners. Owners behind on a mortgage often need Chapter 13, and its fee works differently. With Chapter 13, you usually do not pay the whole attorney fee before filing. The plan pays much of it over time, and the court sets $7,000 as the standard limit 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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Affordable bankruptcy questions from Pasadena, California
Do I need to pay the whole bankruptcy fee before filing in Pasadena?
No, you do not always need to pay the whole bankruptcy fee before filing in Pasadena. The court fee can be paid in up to four installments, and our fee has payment plans. Ask about both at a free consultation.
Do you offer payment plans to Pasadena, California clients?
Yes, we offer payment plans to Pasadena, 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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Find an affordable plan for your Pasadena, California 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.