There are usually 2 costs involved with a bankruptcy case – the lawyer’s fee and the court filing fee. For the court filing fee, the amount depends on what chapter of bankruptcy the person files. Although the court changes these fees from time to time, right now the filing fees are: $335 for a chapter 7; $310 for a chapter 13; $1,717 for a chapter 11. The amount of the lawyer’s fee depends on several things: whether the case is for an individual, a couple or a business, the chapter that is being filed, and the complexity of the case. Fees can range from $499 and up. Most lawyers provide workable payment plans to make the fees easier to pay.