Bankruptcy Filing Fees

If you are contemplating filing bankruptcy, there are certain fees associated with your filing. Listed below are the statutory fees for a bankruptcy filing:

Chapter 7 Filing Fee:     $299.00

Chapter 13 Filing Fee:   $274.00

Conversion Fee:             $15.00 (Change a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7)

Amendment Fee:           $26.00 per amendment

If you are in need of bankruptcy forms, just e-mail MyLegalEdge.com at staff@mylegaledge.com. We will be sure to contact you promptly.

Senator Durbin Seeks Assistance for Homeowners

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 9th, at 12:30 p.m. He will announce that the very first bill he will introduce in the first minute of the first day of the 111th Congress will be his “Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy” legislation. Senator Durbin’s intent is that this legislation is included in the economic stimulus package that will be considered in the first weeks of the new Congress

To read the bill go to: Helping Families Save Their Homes.

Understanding Debtor Audits in Bankruptcy

If you are contemplating filing bankruptcy or you have already filed bankruptcy, it is imperative that you understand debtor audits. If you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition, you may be chosen for a random debtor audit. These audits are courtesy of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. The audits are focused on determining the accuracy, veracity, and completeness of the petitions, schedules, and other information provided by the debtor. [Read more]

Bankruptcy Terms

Bankruptcy Glossary of Terms

Filing bankruptcy can be a difficult decision. To assist you with the process, MyLegalReview has compiled a list of terms that will be useful in understanding the bankruptcy process. If you are in need of bankruptcy forms, go to MyLegalEdge.com. Just send your request for state specific forms to staff@mylegaledge.com and we will promptly forward your forms to you.

Now, let’s discuss bankruptcy terms. [Read more]

Foreclosure Procedures Change in 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida

Please be aware that if you are involved in foreclosure proceedings in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, foreclosure procedures will change as of December 12, 2008.  To learn more about the changes, please visit the website of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida .

If you are in need of real estate and/or bankruptcy forms, visit MyLegalEdge.com.

Surviving Tough Economic Times - How Not to File Bankruptcy 101

By December 31st, 2007, over one million people had filed for bankruptcy. Let’s face it, the current economic downturn has hit many Americans very hard. While this particular section is devoted to bankruptcy topics, MyLegalReview understands filing bankruptcy is not for everyone. So, we have compiled a list of things you can do to ease your financial burdens and stay out of bankruptcy court. If, after reading this post, you feel that bankruptcy is right for you, MyLegalEdge.com offers you a completion service for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy packages.

But before you entertain those thoughts of bankruptcy, let’s talk about what you can do now: [Read more]

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