It happens from time to time, but the bankruptcy court (nationwide) will be increasing the filing fees charged to all bankruptcy debtors. The fee increase will take effect November 1, 2011. The filing fee is the administrative fee that is charged to all debtors who file a bankruptcy petition.
The CURRENT fees are as follows:
Chapter 7: $299
Chapter 13: $274
As of November 1, 2011, the NEW fees will be the following:
Chapter 7: $306
Chapter 13: $281
For cash strapped debtors, Bankruptcy Rule of Procedure 1006 provides an option to pay the filing fee in installments and in some circumstances (very low, low, income) waive the filing fee. But beware, if you opt to pay the filing fee in installments and miss a payment, then your bankruptcy case is automatically dismissed.
By Matt Berkus





