There are other options as well that are very worthwhile to explore. Bankruptcy A bankruptcy petition may be prepared by a layman. In this regard you may see an advertisement by a secretarial service or other preparer. Although any licensed attorney may represent you in Bankruptcy Court, you may wish to ask your attorney how familiar he or she is with the bankruptcy laws and rules and how much of his or her practice is devoted to representing bankruptcy clients. Someone whose practice is focused on bankruptcy may be more likely to know the current bankruptcy laws and the latest rulings.
Some attorneys do allow their clients to pay for the legal services in installations.
Ask whether this is available for your case. Also ask whether there is interest charged for these payment arrangements. All bankruptcies are not the same. For businesses, strategic decisions need to be made regarding the filing by the corporation, the principals, or a combination. The implications of making the wrong choices may be both irreversible and extremely costly.