Given the financial precarity that most people are already in when seeking bankruptcy relief, it is natural to worry about the cost. Especially when a qualified attorney can make all the difference in getting a case accepted and approved.
In most cases, only a small amount of the attorney’s fees for Chapter 13 are paid upfront. The balance is added to the payment plan. Out of the money that the debtor pays the trustee each month, the trustee will pay a portion to your bankruptcy attorney.