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In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, the attorneys’ fees and court filing fee have to be paid in full prior to filing the bankruptcy. In a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, the court filing fee has to be paid prior to filing the bankruptcy; however, you are not required to pay the attorneys fees prior to the bankruptcy. Attorneys fees will be paid as part of the Chapter 13 Plan.
