Anyone here been thru ...

[defendandprotect]

bankruptcy -- or know someone who has --

Need info re fees ... what is allowable now re new rules --

friend going thru it and concerned about who she has hired -- charges --

and if it will be honest deal -- credit card debt -- don't know total

amount or number of cards --

[defendandprotect]

1. kick --

no one have any ifo on this ...???

[hippywife]

2. For best info

you really need to consult an attorney rather than a message board...and the lounge at that! LOL

Sorry if you are having difficulties. Hope you come out of them okay.

[GOPisEvil]

3. I had pre-paid legal insurance when I went through mine.

I would have your friend call multiple attorneys to get a sense of what an appropriate charge is. If she has concerns, she can always talk to the bar association.

[SoxFan]

4. Call a lawyer

Bankruptcy isn't rocket science, but there are a lot of options out there. Talk to a lawyer so you can figure out which form of bankruptcy protection, if any, is appropriate.

Also, not all debts are dischargable under the bankruptcy code. if child support payments and student loans are big issues, you are going to need someone to help you work that out.

[Lars39]

5. A *certified* bankruptcy attorney is well worth the extra money.

In TN,iirc, the fees are set by the bankruptcy court the attorney has to file with(it depends on where you live).

[defendandprotect]

6. Thank you ---

She paid $2000 and signed contract --
seemed like a lot to me --