Cheap bankruptcy · Calabasas
Cheap Bankruptcy in Calabasas: A Low Flat Fee You See First
Calabasas renters pay a median of $3,089 a month. A basic Chapter 7 with our office starts at about $1,538 in attorney and court fees, about half of that. Our Chapter 7 flat fee starts at $1,200, plus the $338 court filing fee. Call (310) 362-9071 for a free consultation.
- Chapter 7 from $1,200 flat
- Court filing fee: $338
- Payment plans available
- Free consultation by video
The real price of a cheap bankruptcy in Calabasas
| Cost | Amount | Who it goes to |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney fee | From $1,200, flat | Our office |
| Court filing fee | $338 | U.S. Bankruptcy Court |
| Two required courses | Typically $50 or less each | Approved course providers |
For a Calabasas household earning the city's median income of $165,288, $1,538 is about 11% of one month's income before taxes. It is a little less than 0.5 months of Calabasas's median rent. The court charges every filer the same fee, no matter which lawyer you hire.
Why the price matters in Calabasas
In Calabasas, 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line even though the median household earns $165,288, so the city holds both very tight and very comfortable budgets. On a tight budget, a do-it-yourself filing can look like the only choice, but a missed form or a wrong exemption can cost the $338 filing fee and your protection from creditors. On a comfortable one, a cheap filing can miss assets like a second car, stock or a share in a business. Our Chapter 7 fee is flat and starts at $1,200, so both kinds of Calabasas households know the number before they begin. Learn about cheap filing risks.
What the cheapest options can cost you
Some people try to save money by filing alone. The forms run dozens of pages, and the trustee checks every answer against your pay stubs and bank records. One wrong choice of exemptions can put property at risk, and a case thrown out for missing papers can limit your protection if you file again within a year.
Read more about what goes wrong in a cheap bankruptcy filing.Cases from Calabasas are heard by the San Fernando Valley Division in Woodland Hills. The trustee there reviews every petition, cheap or not.
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Cheap bankruptcy questions from Calabasas
Is there a cheap bankruptcy option for low-income Calabasas residents?
Yes, there is a cheap bankruptcy option for low-income Calabasas residents. If household income is below 150% of the poverty guideline and you cannot pay in installments, the $338 Chapter 7 court fee may be waived. Our attorney fee is flat, starts at $1,200, and payment plans are available.
What is the lowest total cost to file bankruptcy from Calabasas?
The lowest total cost to file bankruptcy from Calabasas with our office is about $1,538: a $1,200 flat Chapter 7 fee and the $338 court fee. The two required courses usually add $50 or less each.
Does a cheap bankruptcy lawyer do a worse job?
A cheap bankruptcy lawyer does not have to do a worse job. What matters is whether the lawyer checks your exemptions, income and property before filing. Ask what the fee covers and get it in writing.
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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.