Cheap Chapter 7 · Compton
Cheap Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Compton for Simple Cases
Compton renters, about 44% of households, often fit a simple and low-cost 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 Compton case fit a simple Chapter 7?
Compton's median household income of $78,465 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 44% of Compton 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 Compton
A simple Chapter 7 in Compton usually means renting, earning wages below the state median and owning a modest car. Compton's median household income of $78,465 is just under California's one-person median of $79,253. Cases get more complex if you own land in Richland Farms or another neighborhood with high equity. Small business income, rental income or recent tax debt also adds work. We review your situation at a free consultation.
What can make a Chapter 7 cost more
Here is what usually turns a simple case into a bigger one: property the exemptions do not fully cover, business income or debts, a recent large payment to a relative, an older bankruptcy, or a creditor who sues inside the case. You will know before you hire us if any of these apply.
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 Compton are filed with the Los Angeles Division at 255 East Temple Street.
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Cheap Chapter 7 questions from Compton
Can I file a simple Chapter 7 if I rent in Compton?
Yes, you can often file a simple Chapter 7 if you rent in Compton and earn below the state median. Owning property or running a business can make the case more complex.
What is the cheapest way to file Chapter 7 in Compton?
The cheapest way to file Chapter 7 in Compton with a lawyer is a simple case with a flat fee, plus a fee waiver or installments for the court fee if you qualify. Our flat fee starts at $1,200.
Can I file Chapter 7 for free in Compton?
Filing Chapter 7 for free in Compton 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 Compton 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.