It will cost $299 to file for Chapter 7 and $274 for Chapter 13, whether an individual or married couple. Other bankruptcy chapters fees may vary.

You will also have to pay your bankruptcy lawyer fees which can range anywhere up to $1,000 to $2,000

It may be possible to pay the filing fees in installments, or they could even be wiped out entirely. You will still always have to pay for your lawyer fees.