Category Archives: Bankruptcy Fees

Michigan Bankruptcy- In Chapter 13 Can You Choose Between Paying a Set Fee or On An Hourly Basis?

Michigan Bankruptcy Fee or Hourly Basis Fee. Each 2016(b) statement provides for compensation to be either a stated flat fee; or payment of a stated retainer amount against which the attorney would bill at a specific hourly rate, with debtor agreeing to pay all Court approved fees exceeding the retainer.  During the consideration of a [...]

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Bankruptcy in Michigan- Can an “Undocumented” Immigrant File for Bankruptcy?

Michigan Bankruptcy Undocumented Immigrant. Yes. Eligibility for bankruptcy has nothing to do with immigration status even if that person used a fake social security number or false information to obtain credit. If there is no valid social security number – then the debtor files with their ITIN. The creditors can confirm their claims with the [...]

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Do you offer free initial consultations?

Free Michigan Bankruptcy Consultation Do we Offer a Free Consultaion? Yes.  Go over right now, fill out the contact form and we can get your questions answered. You can also contact me through my website at www.mikeshovan.com, by email at mike@mikeshovan.com or you can call me direct at (989) 233-9389. Evening and weekend appointments are [...]

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What is the filing fee for filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

The fee for filing a petition is $299 and it is the same whether you file as a husband and wife or separately.

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How much does it cost to file for Bankruptcy in Michigan?

A common question I hear from clients looking into filing bankruptcy in Michigan is: “How Much Does It Cost to File Bankruptcy“  You can sign up and start the process and open a file for as little as $100 down. I will open a file for you immediately, which allows you to refer all creditors to us the [...]

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