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The process is commenced by the debtor or creditor filing a petition for bankruptcy. The petition is accompanied by an affidavit, a statement of financial position and an application for the court to appoint a suitable trustee over the debtor's estate.

The Bankruptcy Court charges filing fees: $335 for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You can ask to waive the fee if your income is lower than 150% of the federal poverty guidelines and you cannot afford the fee or you can ask to pay it in 4 smaller payments called installments.

Get Your Filing Fee There is a $338filing fee for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You need to pay this or apply for a waiver or to pay in installments when you submit your bankruptcy petition. If your income falls below 150% of the state poverty guidelines, you may be eligible for a fee waiver.

A suggestion of bankruptcy is a form that notifies a civil court that you filed for bankruptcy relief. A suggestion of bankruptcy can be filed for a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. The suggestion of bankruptcy does not dismiss the civil court action.

Chapter 11 is the chapter used by large businesses to reorganize their debts and continue operating. Corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies cannot use chapter 13 to reorganize and must cease business operations if a chapter 7 bankruptcy is filed.

It's absolutely possible to file bankruptcy without your spouse. The better question to ask yourself is whether it makes sense for you to do so in your current financial situation.