Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Basics Although each state has laws governing state exemptions in bankruptcy, bankruptcy is primarily governed by Title 11 of the U.S. Code. Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy (as opposed to a reorganization). In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the bankruptcy trustee can sell the debtor’s non-exempt property in order to help pay their creditors. Chapter 7 is the most common kind of bankruptcy filed by individuals. Cost to file chapter 7 in Georgia The chapter 7 filing fees in Georgia are $338, but that doesn’t tell the whole story of the real cost to file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy lawyers usually charge between $1,000 and $2,000 to file a chapter 7 case, in addition to the filing fee. Bankruptcy Court Locations in Georgia There are three districts of bankruptcy courts in Georgia: Northern, Middle and Southern. Northern District of Georgia Atlanta: Richard B. Russell Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 75 Ted Turner Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Phone: (404) 215-1000 Gainesville: United States Courthouse, 121 Spring Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501. Phone: (678) 450-2700 Newnan: Lewis R. Morgan Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 18 Greenville Street, Newnan, GA 30263. Phone: (678) 423-3000 Rome: United States Courthouse, 600 East First Street, Rome, GA 30161. Phone: (706) 378-4000 Middle District of Georgia Macon: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Georgia, 433 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201. Phone: 478-752-3506 Columbus: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Georgia, 901 Front Avenue, One Arsenal Place, Columbus, GA 31902. Phone: 706-649-7837 Southern District of Georgia Augusta: Augusta Courthouse, 600 James Brown Blvd., Augusta, GA 30901. Phone: 706-823-6000 Brunswick: Brunswick Courthouse, 801 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520. Phone: 912-280-1376 Savannah: Savannah Courthouse, 125 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401. Phone: 912-650-4100 FacebookPinTweetEmail National Bankruptcy Forum Help us match you with a local attorney Free Bankruptcy Evaluation "*" indicates required fields First Name* Last Name* Phone* Email* Δ Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Basics Although each state has laws governing state exemptions in bankruptcy, bankruptcy is primarily governed by Title 11 of the U.S. Code. Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy (as opposed to a reorganization). In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the bankruptcy trustee can sell the debtor’s non-exempt property in order to help pay their creditors. Chapter 7 is the most common kind of bankruptcy filed by individuals. Cost to file chapter 7 in Georgia The chapter 7 filing fees in Georgia are $338, but that doesn’t tell the whole story of the real cost to file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy lawyers usually charge between $1,000 and $2,000 to file a chapter 7 case, in addition to the filing fee. Bankruptcy Court Locations in Georgia There are three districts of bankruptcy courts in Georgia: Northern, Middle and Southern. Northern District of Georgia Atlanta: Richard B. Russell Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 75 Ted Turner Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30303. Phone: (404) 215-1000 Gainesville: United States Courthouse, 121 Spring Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501. Phone: (678) 450-2700 Newnan: Lewis R. Morgan Federal Building and United States Courthouse, 18 Greenville Street, Newnan, GA 30263. Phone: (678) 423-3000 Rome: United States Courthouse, 600 East First Street, Rome, GA 30161. Phone: (706) 378-4000 Middle District of Georgia Macon: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Georgia, 433 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201. Phone: 478-752-3506 Columbus: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Georgia, 901 Front Avenue, One Arsenal Place, Columbus, GA 31902. Phone: 706-649-7837 Southern District of Georgia Augusta: Augusta Courthouse, 600 James Brown Blvd., Augusta, GA 30901. Phone: 706-823-6000 Brunswick: Brunswick Courthouse, 801 Gloucester Street, Brunswick, GA 31520. Phone: 912-280-1376 Savannah: Savannah Courthouse, 125 Bull Street, Savannah, GA 31401. Phone: 912-650-4100