Legal Question in Bankruptcy in New York

Filing chapter 7 for free

I need to file bankruptcy. I gathered

all my documents and even got

enough money to take the pre-

bankruptcy class but I can't afford

the filing fees. I haven't worked in 6

months. I know they have

installments where I can pay it off

but since I'm not working that isn't

helpful. Is there a way I can file for

free?


Asked on 11/15/08, 3:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Robins Law Offices of Craig D. Robins (www.BankruptcyCanHelp.com)

Re: Filing chapter 7 for free

According to the Court's website:

Individuals may request court approval to pay the filing fee in installments. Application forms are

available from the Clerk's Office. Up to four payments may be made, with the final payment due

no later than 120 days after the filing of the petition. Failure to make timely payments or to

complete payment of the fee is grounds for dismissal of the bankruptcy petition. No part of the filing fee can be refunded in the event of dismissal.

In any event, and dispite your bleak financial situation, there are many pitfalls in filing yourself. Please see information about representing yourself, on my web site: http://www.bankruptcycanhelp.com/representing-yourself.php

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Answered on 11/16/08, 11:08 pm


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