It costs a lot of money to go broke, literally. Chapter 7 fees vary from case to case, but the average case filed in Nebraska ranges from $1,200 to $1,500 depending on the complexity of the case and the attorney hired. Clients frequently ask if their case can be filed before all fees are paid.
How much does it cost to file Chapter 13? I have answered that question for nearly 20 years, and it seems that about every 5 years the local court rules provide a different answer. Well, the Nebraska Bankruptcy Court rolled out yet another compensation system for debtor’s attorneys effective December 1, and this time