Cheap bankruptcy · Hermosa Beach
Cheap Bankruptcy in Hermosa Beach: A Low Flat Fee You See First
Hermosa Beach median rent is $2,887 a month. A basic Chapter 7 with our office starts at about $1,538 in attorney and court fees, a little over 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 Hermosa Beach
| 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 Hermosa Beach household earning the city's median income of $166,442, $1,538 is about 11% of one month's income before taxes. It is a little less than 0.5 months of Hermosa Beach's median rent. The court charges every filer the same fee, no matter which lawyer you hire.
Why the price matters in Hermosa Beach
About half of Hermosa Beach households rent, and the local economy runs on restaurants, bars and beach tourism. Tip income and seasonal pay are easy to report wrong on bankruptcy forms, and that is where cheap filings can break down. A do-it-yourself filer may also miss that tips count toward the means test. When a case is dismissed, you lose the $338 filing fee and the stay that stopped your creditors. Our Chapter 7 fee is flat and starts at $1,200, so you can compare the real price, not just the sticker.
What the cheapest options can cost you
A petition preparer can type your forms, but by law cannot give legal advice or go to the meeting with you. A do-it-yourself case can miss an exemption, a deadline or a property issue, and a dismissed case can make the next filing harder. A low fee only helps if the case is done right.
Read more about what goes wrong in a cheap bankruptcy filing.Cases from Hermosa Beach are heard by the Los Angeles Division at 255 East Temple Street. The trustee there reviews every petition, cheap or not.
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See every fee in one place on our bankruptcy cost page.
Cheap bankruptcy questions from Hermosa Beach
Do my tips count if I file a cheap bankruptcy in Hermosa Beach?
Yes, your tips count when you file bankruptcy in Hermosa Beach, cheap or not. Tips are income for the means test and must be listed with your wages. Leaving them out can get a case dismissed.
How much is the cheapest bankruptcy in Hermosa Beach?
The cheapest bankruptcy in Hermosa Beach with a lawyer is usually a simple Chapter 7. With our office, that starts at a $1,200 flat attorney fee plus the $338 court filing fee, about $1,538 in all before the courses.
What should a cheap bankruptcy still include?
A cheap bankruptcy should still include a lawyer's review of your income, property and exemptions, a correct means test and help at the meeting with the trustee. Get the fee and what it covers 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.