Affordable Chapter 7 · Torrance
Affordable Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Torrance and What It Buys You
A Torrance family at the median income makes about $9,685 a month. Card and medical debt can quietly take a large share of it. Chapter 7 can wipe out credit cards, medical bills and personal loans for a flat fee from $1,200 plus the court fee. Call (310) 362-9071 for a free consultation.
- Wipes out most unsecured debt
- Flat fee from $1,200 plus $338 court fee
- Collection stops the day we file
- Payment plans available
What an affordable Chapter 7 wipes out
| Usually wiped out | Usually stays |
|---|---|
| Credit cards and store cards | Child support and alimony |
| Medical bills | Most recent income taxes |
| Personal and payday loans | Most student loans |
| Old judgments and repo balances | Criminal fines |
The math for a Torrance household
Here is an example with made-up round numbers. Say you owe $15,000 on credit cards at 24% interest. That is about $300 a month in interest before you pay down a single dollar. For a Torrance household at the city's median income, $300 is about 3% of a month's income before taxes, going to interest alone.
A simple Chapter 7 with us costs about $1,538 in attorney and court fees. In this example, that is about five months of interest payments, and the balance is gone at the end of the case.
Chapter 7 compared with settlement and consolidation
- Debt settlement can take years, charges fees, and forgiven debt may be reported to the IRS as income. Creditors can still sue while you save.
- A consolidation loan needs good credit and still has to be paid back in full, with interest.
- Chapter 7 stops collection the day it is filed and usually ends with a discharge in about four months.
Chapter 7 is not right for everyone. Read when you should not file bankruptcy before you decide.
Why Torrance filers choose Chapter 7
Chapter 7 wipes out most credit card and medical debt for a starting cost of about $1,538 in attorney and court fees. Torrance rent takes about 23.5% of the median income, so ending monthly card payments can change the whole budget. A consolidation loan keeps you paying for years, and debt settlement can leave accounts open to lawsuits while you save. Torrance has no local rent stabilization of its own, and its short ban on no-fault evictions ended at the end of 2019. That makes room in the monthly budget worth more here.
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Affordable Chapter 7 questions from Torrance
Is Chapter 7 worth it for medical debt from a Torrance hospital stay?
Chapter 7 is often worth it for medical debt from a Torrance hospital stay, because medical bills can be wiped out along with credit cards. The starting cost is about $1,538 in attorney and court fees. We look at your full picture before you decide.
Is Chapter 7 cheaper than debt settlement?
Chapter 7 is often cheaper than debt settlement, because settlement programs charge fees over years and you still pay part of each debt. Chapter 7 has a flat attorney fee and the court fee, and most unsecured debt is wiped out.
When do collection calls stop in Chapter 7?
Collection calls stop in Chapter 7 as soon as the case is filed, because of the automatic stay. The discharge itself usually comes about four months later.
Free consultation
See what Chapter 7 could wipe out for you
Call (310) 362-9071 or send the form. We will compare Chapter 7 with your other options for free.
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.