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Can I pay my filing fee in installments?

Can I pay my filing fee in installments?

Yes, if you are an individual, Bankruptcy Rule 1006 allows the debtor the right to apply for permission to pay the filing fee in installments.  The debtor must complete and sign the Application to Pay Filing Fees in Installments.  The application must state the proposed terms of the installment payments.  The entire filing fee must be paid within 120 days of the filing of the petition in four or fewer installment payments.  Failure to pay filing fee installments on time may result in dismissal of your case.  If your case is dismissed before all the installment payments have been paid, you are required to pay these fees that are due and owing to the Court. If installment filing fees were not paid, subsequent bankruptcy cases will not be approved to be paid in installments.

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