Just a quick question. I have received my documents to file Chapter 7. The lawyer wants the filing fee and his fee to be paid up front. Is this normal? They are a pretty big firm in Michigan but how do I know that I can trust them to get this completed? Any suggestions on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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paying up front is standard procedure because once you file, their debt could be dishcarged also. For our chapter 7 in Michigan we paid 1500 (complicated case) but many do a chapter 7 for around 800.00 -
Hi,Originally posted by michunemployed
Most just want thier fee paid up front, and the filing fee prior to filing.
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rrockinggramma and Todd are right. You have to pay the fee up front. My initial upfront fee was $950.00 plus $200.00 filing. Additional complications brought the total to just below $2000.00. I thought before it was 2300.00 but I was mistaken as to the final tally."You once asked me for advice. You want some now? Never pass up a good thing." Lieutenant Jean Rasczak, Starship Troopers
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[the mere fact that they are lawyers is how you can trust them they are licensed etc. The are liable for you. What made you consult a lawyer vs just a doc prep company? Just wondering.Comment
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We paid $709 up front to file a Chapter 7.....looks like we made out pretty good compared to what others have paid.Baltimore, MD.
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Indeed! Lawyers that run a mill can typically charge less.Originally posted by moneywoes
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We filed in Bay City, MI and had to pay $500 up front, which included the filing fee, out of a ~$1000 total. The rest is divided up into payments.Edyta...
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