Converting from Chapter 13 to 7 question

[5sracing]

I will be qualifying for chapter 7 after our child is born. I am currently in chapter 13 for the last 3 months. My question is can i use another lawyer to convert to 7. I dont feel the lawyer we have is honest with us. He wants to charge me $900 to convert. Just curious if anyone else has done this. Do I need permission from the trustee also?

[lrprn]

I will be qualifying for chapter 7 after our child is born. I am currently in chapter 13 for the last 3 months.

Congratulations on the coming arrival!

My question is can i use another lawyer to convert to 7. I dont feel the lawyer we have is honest with us. He wants to charge me $900 to convert. Just curious if anyone else has done this. Do I need permission from the trustee also?

I don't know what else has happened between your lawyer and yourself, but it is normal to charge extra to convert a 13 to a 7. What did the lawyer originally charge you to file your 13?

No, you do not need your trustee's permission to get a new attorney. However, you should think this over carefully. Most bk lawyers do not like taking on already-filed cases and may charge you more for doing so. That $900 could end up looking like a bargain. So proceed very carefully.

[justbroke]

I agree. Only $900 to convert is very cheap. Many attorneys would charge you the full price for a Chapter 7 which averages about $1,500. Plus, your attorney knows your case.

With whatever decision you make, we are behind you!