Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Florida

Compensation as Petition Preparer

Hello, I am a Paralegal in Florida with a small home office, I prepared a chapter 7 for a client and charged her $350.00 for the preperation of the paperwork, I received a letter from the BK Judge for Order directing petition preparer's compliance, which states that I need to refund the client $175.00 and need to send the court a certificate of compliance, first, I am confused at this, I have charged this same fee in the past with no contact from the courts. Do I have to give the debtor back this money? and in the future is the fee that I have to charge? also if I do have to send client a refund, how can I find the Certificate of compliance to send to the courts? Please let me. Thank you


Asked on 12/11/04, 1:53 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Compensation as Petition Preparer

I suggest you retain a licensed attorney to help you.

Scott R. Jay, Esq., 305-249-8000

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Answered on 12/11/04, 4:13 pm
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Compensation as Petition Preparer

1. Yes

2. Seems the Court says $175.00

3. You can prepare the certificate or retain counsel.

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Answered on 12/11/04, 4:18 pm


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