Cost is determined by the scope of work being performed.  The old tried and true adage “you get what you pay for” is very true when filing for bankruptcy.  A cheap bankruptcy petition can be the most expensive mistake you ever make. 

You need an attorney advocate who will analyze your debt and finances.  Bankruptcy is complicated.  You need to plan your bankruptcy to maximize your opportunity to remove debt while retaining as much of your assets as possible.  Most people who file bankruptcy keep all of their personal property and all of their real property that they can afford to maintain.  Debts and liabilities are discharged. 

Attorney fees and the scope of work for bankruptcy petitions are disclosed in every bankruptcy Petition, and every petition is a matter of public record.  A simple survey of Chapter 7 petitions filed in the Central District of California (Santa Barbara to Orange County) reveals attorney fees as follows;

Simple one person Chapter 7  filing with only consumer debt           $1,500 to $2,000

Married joint Ch 7filing, consumer debt and real property                 $1,500 to $3,000

Joint filing Ch7 business interests & multiple real estate issues        $3,000 to $4,000  or more depending upon your case.