how much bankruptcy cost
What is average in your area might not be so average in another area. Attorney fees vary by district and can even vary widely from state to state. A recent study using data from 2005 to 2009 shows that the average fee for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, nationally, is between $1,080 and $1,200. But when it was broken down by state, the average fee was as low as $700 in Idaho and as high as $1,530 in Arizona.
But, when you consider that many attorneys charge anywhere from $1,500.00 to $2,500.00 for a chapter 7 bankruptcy filing (depending on how complicated) and that the filing fee alone for a chapter 7 filing is $299.00, it would make sense to owe more than that sum.