COST :

Bankruptcy Chapter 7- Court fee- $299.00, Attorney fee from $500.00 to $1,000.00. Court fee and two-thrids of attorney fee required prior to filing petition, remaining one-third of attorney fee due after filing but before mandatory court hearing.

Bankruptcy Chapter13- Court fee- $274.00, Attorney fee between $2,500.00 to $3,500.00; Court fee and usually $200.00 of attorney fee required prior to filing, remaining attorney fees will be paid under Chapter 13 Plan payment.

Uncontested Divorce- Court fee- Varies depending on which county the case is filed, ranges from $204.00 to $218.50; Attorney fee- No minor children- $350.00 to $500.00; with Minor Children- $600.00 to $1,000.00; Two-thirds of attorney fee due as retainer to start work.  Court fee paid at signing of divorce petition.  Remaining One-third of attorney fee paid after filing petition but before obtaining final decree of divorce.

Wills and Probate- Probate -$350.00 to $750.00 Attorney Fees; Entire fee paid up front. Court fees are separate and vary by county.

Auto Accidents – Attorney fee paid on a contingency basis- 1/3 of gross settlement without suit; If a suit is filed- 40% of gross recovery.

Adoption- Court fee- Depends on County where petition is filed; Attorney fee- $500.00 to $750.00; Two-thirds of attorney required as retainer; Court fee paid at time of signing adoption petition; Court fees ragne between $200.00 to $213.50. Remaining One-third of attorney fee paid after filing but before obtaining adoption decree.

Name Changes- Court fee- Depends on county where petition will be filed; Publication fee $40.00 or $80.00; Attorney fee- Adult- $200.00; Minor Child or Children - $250.00 to $350.00; Three-fourth of attorney fee paid as retainer; Court fee and publication fee paid as signing of petition; remaining One-fourth of attorney fee paid after filing petition but before obtaining decree.