Cheap Chapter 7 · Burbank, California
Cheap Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Burbank, California for Simple Cases
Burbank's largest employers include a hospital, a school district and Walmart, not just the studios. Workers with steady paychecks there often fit a simple Chapter 7. A simple Chapter 7 case with us starts at a $1,200 flat fee plus the $338 court fee. Call (310) 362-9071 to see if yours is simple.
- Simple Chapter 7 from $1,200
- About four months, filing to discharge
- No property sold in most simple cases
- Filed in the Los Angeles Division
Does your Burbank, California case fit a simple Chapter 7?
Burbank, California's median household income of $97,082 is below California's median for a two-person household ($102,797), so many local filers clear the first step of the means test. About 57% of Burbank, California homes are rented, and renters with little property usually fit the simplest kind of case.
- Your income passes the means test. See the California median income figures.
- Your property fits within California's exemptions. Most renters and people with modest cars do.
- You do not own a business with its own assets or debts.
- You have not moved money or property to family in the last two years.
- You have not had a Chapter 7 discharge in the last eight years.
Simple Chapter 7 cases in Burbank, California
Staff at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center or the Burbank Unified School District often have a regular paycheck, a car and few other assets. That is the profile of a simple, low-cost case, especially for the 57% of Burbank households who rent. For a household of two, the California median is $102,797 for cases filed on or after April 1, 2026. Cases get more complex if you own a home, run a side business, or have pension or residual income that needs a closer look. We tell you which kind of case you have at the free consultation.
What can make a Chapter 7 cost more
Some cases take more work. Equity above the exemptions, a business, a creditor lawsuit inside the bankruptcy, recent transfers or a prior case can all add time and cost. If your case needs more, we tell you before you sign, not after.
Lowering the $338 court fee
The court fee is the same for every Chapter 7 filer in the country. You can pay it in up to four installments within 120 days, or ask the court to waive it if your household income is under 150% of the federal poverty guideline. Cases from Burbank, California are filed with the Los Angeles Division at 255 East Temple Street.
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Cheap Chapter 7 questions from Burbank, California
Can a Burbank renter with a car loan file a simple Chapter 7?
Yes, a Burbank renter with a car loan can often file a simple Chapter 7 and keep the car if payments are current. You may need to sign a reaffirmation agreement. We check the car's value and loan balance first.
Is a cheap Chapter 7 possible if I rent in Burbank, California?
A cheap Chapter 7 is often possible if you rent in Burbank, California and have little property, because renters usually have fewer exemption issues. Our flat fee for simple cases starts at $1,200.
Can I file Chapter 7 for free in Burbank, California?
Filing Chapter 7 for free in Burbank, California is possible only in limited cases. The court can waive its fee for low-income filers, and some nonprofit legal aid groups help people with very low incomes. Most people pay a flat attorney fee.
Free consultation
See if your Burbank, California Chapter 7 is a simple case
Call (310) 362-9071 or send the form. Bring your last six months of pay stubs.
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.