Affordable bankruptcy · South Pasadena, California
Affordable Bankruptcy in South Pasadena, California With Payment Plans and Fee Options
South Pasadena has no local rent control law, so a rent increase can hit a budget that is already stretched by debt. 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 South Pasadena, California filers pay for bankruptcy
Most people combine two or three of these:
- Spread out the attorney fee. Our Chapter 7 fee is paid before filing, and we work out a payment schedule with you in writing.
- Split the court fee. The $338 filing fee can be paid in as many as four parts, all within 120 days of filing.
- Ask for a waiver. If your household income is low enough, the court may drop the Chapter 7 filing fee entirely.
- Redirect old payments. Money that used to go to credit card minimums often covers the case. Talk to us before you change any payment.
Could your South Pasadena, California household get the filing fee waived?
About 4.9% of South 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 South Pasadena, California budget
Only about 4.9% of residents live in poverty, so few South Pasadena households will qualify for the Chapter 7 fee waiver. Most people here pay for bankruptcy by shifting money. Once you decide to file, the card payments you stop can go toward our payment plan and the $338 court fee, which can be split into up to four payments within 120 days. If you own a home and need Chapter 13, much of the attorney fee is usually paid through the plan instead of up front. The Chapter 13 court fee is $313, and we quote our Chapter 13 fee in writing.
Affordable Chapter 13 for South Pasadena, California families
About 44.0% of South Pasadena, California homes are lived in by their owners. Owners behind on a mortgage often need Chapter 13, and its fee works differently. Chapter 13 fees work differently from Chapter 7. Much of the attorney fee can be folded into the monthly plan payment, and the court caps the standard consumer fee at $7,000. 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 South Pasadena, California
Can South Pasadena homeowners afford Chapter 13 if they are behind on the mortgage?
Many South Pasadena homeowners can afford Chapter 13 because much of the attorney fee is paid through the plan. The court fee is $313. We quote the Chapter 13 fee in writing so you know the cost before you file.
Do you offer payment plans to South Pasadena, California clients?
Yes, we offer payment plans to South Pasadena, California clients for our attorney fee. The court also allows its filing fee to be paid in up to four parts.
Is there a free way to file the court paperwork?
There is a way to skip the $338 court fee if you qualify for a Chapter 7 fee waiver. Your household income must be under 150% of the federal poverty guideline, and you must be unable to pay in installments.
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Find an affordable plan for your South 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.