Q: Hello I am needing of advice on filing for bankruptcy. Can I file for bankruptcy and pay the lawyer in payments?
I am full time employee as a caregiver I make 11hr but i after rent bills and my toddler boys i don't have the money to pay right up front I never did this before so I'm not sure where to start
A: You can only do a payment plan in a chapter 13, not a 7.
Shari Lynn Stevens and James Edward Lewis agree with this answer
A: Most attorneys offer payment plans but a chapter 7 bankruptcy cannot be filed until the fees are paid in full. You will find the majority of bankruptcy attorneys offer flexible payment plans. I suggest contacting a local bankruptcy attorney and finding out your options for payment arrangements. If your case is a chapter 13 the attorney fees can be in paid through the chapter 13 plan. Good luck!
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