Filing bankruptcy is a hard thing to do and when you think about it, you’re going to most likely need an attorney to help you file with the situation.  So, how the heck do you afford someone, when you don’t even have the money yourself?

For a typical attorney in today’s climate, it’s going to run you anywhere from $500 to $1500 to liquidate your assets, and get everything settled.  That’s a lot of money for someone that probably doesn’t have any to start.  This fee can eventually go up if your case is a little more severe, or you have more work to do.  Like anything in life, prices are going to vary for everyone out there.

How can I pay bankruptcy attorney fees?

Just stop paying the bills: Get with an attorney and get the money that you need to send to them.  Since you’re probably paying bills already, you’re going to more than likely not have to pay them after you declare bankruptcy.  Take that money that you would have paid for those bills and save it for your attorney.

Sell some items: What did you spend your money on in the past?  If you have a lot of items such as clothes, electronics, and more, you may want to think about selling it on places such as eBay.  If your bill is around $1,500, it’s not really going to be that hard to pile up that kind of cash by selling a TV here and there.

Can always ask friends: If you haven’t borrowed in the past, you could always ask your friends and family.  See what they can do for you.  If it makes them feel better, work up a contract, and let them know that you will pay them back the money.  It’s essential that you do, or else you will find that they may not trust you in the future.

Work out a deal with the attorney: You don’t want to mess with attorneys, but ask if they have some sort of plan that you can hop on.  You’ll be surprised at how they can help you out.  What you’re going to find that by paying in increments, it could be easier for you, and the attorney will get their money, making both parties fairly happy.

Do you have retirement funds? If you have retirement funds, you could tap into something such as your IRA, or 401K.  Remember that you’re going to have to pay a big fee, but it’s up to you to figure out what you’re going to have to pay, and if it’s worth it to you.

Check with the court: The last thing that I would do is call up the court and ask them about bankruptcy fees.  Some states have special plans into place that you can take advantage of.  Again, it doesn’t hurt to call up to see what they can do for you.

As you can see, you’re going to have to pay these attorney fees.  If you need the cash, these tips should get you on the right path.  If they don’t, you may have to come up with some other creative ideas that help you get the cash that you need, in order to pay off those attorney fees.