Cheap bankruptcy · Malibu
Cheap Bankruptcy in Malibu: A Low Flat Fee You See First
The Census lists Malibu's median rent as $3,500 or more a month. A basic Chapter 7 with our office starts at about $1,538 in attorney and court fees, less than 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 Malibu
| 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 Malibu household earning the city's median income of $194,421, $1,538 is about 9% of one month's income before taxes. It is less than half a month of rent for many Malibu renters, since the Census lists the city's median rent as $3,500 or more. The court charges every filer the same fee, no matter which lawyer you hire.
Why the price matters in Malibu
Malibu has 9,574 residents, and 12.6% live below the poverty line even though the median household earns $194,421. On a tight budget, filing alone can look like the cheapest route, but Malibu cases go to the Northern Division in Santa Barbara, and a filer without a lawyer must follow that court's rules and deadlines alone. A rebuild claim, a lawsuit over fire losses or a pending insurance check must be listed, and getting it wrong can be costly. A dismissed case also means a lost $338 filing fee. Our Chapter 7 fee is flat, starts at $1,200, and is published so you can compare.
What the cheapest options can cost you
The lowest price is not always the lowest cost. Online form services and petition preparers are not allowed to tell you which exemptions to claim or which chapter fits. If a mistake costs you a car, a tax refund or the discharge itself, the savings disappear fast.
Read more about what goes wrong in a cheap bankruptcy filing.Cases from Malibu are heard by the Northern Division in Santa Barbara. The trustee there reviews every petition, cheap or not.
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Cheap bankruptcy questions from Malibu
Can I file a cheap bankruptcy on my own in Malibu?
You can file a cheap bankruptcy on your own in Malibu, but your case goes to the Northern Division in Santa Barbara, not Los Angeles. You must follow that court's filing rules yourself. Mistakes can lead to dismissal and a lost $338 filing fee.
How much does a cheap bankruptcy cost Malibu residents?
A cheap bankruptcy costs Malibu residents about $1,538 with us for a simple Chapter 7, counting our $1,200 flat fee and the $338 court fee. Payment plans help spread it out.
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
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