Are you a resident of Lancaster County struggling with debt?
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is home to over 550,000 residents. We bring to the table a team of dedicated bankruptcy attorneys with experience handling cases just like yours. Legal representation provides you with the best chance at protecting your assets while seeking financial relief.
Schedule a FREE consultation with our bankruptcy attorneys in Pottstown, PA
Towns We Serve in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
We serve all 75 towns and cities in Lancaster County, PA, including but not limited to:
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- Ephrata
- Elizabethtown
- Columbia
- Lititz
- Millersville
- Mount Joy
- Willow Street
- New Holland
Where to File for Bankruptcy in Lancaster County
Lancaster County residents filing for bankruptcy must do so with the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. They offer a court location in Reading, PA at 201 Penn Street, Suite 103, Reading, PA 19601.
Is there a bankruptcy court in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County residents filing for bankruptcy must do so with the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The court location is in Reading at 201 Penn Street, Reading, PA 19601. Consult with your attorney about which location you need to go to for your bankruptcy case.
What options do I have to file for bankruptcy in Lancaster County?
In Lancaster County, as with every county in Pennsylvania, there are two types of bankruptcy filings: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. However, you may have alternatives to filing for bankruptcy that are also available to you. During our initial consultation, we can help you determine if alternatives may be available before filing your bankruptcy.
What is the filing fee for bankruptcy in Lancaster County?
According to the most updated court fee schedule, which went into effect on December 1, 2023, there is a $338 court filing fee to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy with the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Chapter 13 requires a $313 court filing fee.
How does Lancaster County handle bankruptcy cases involving joint filers?
Married couples in Pennsylvania are not required to file bankruptcy jointly. If only one spouse has debt, they may choose to file individually. So long as you have been a resident for at least 91 days out of 180 days before filing, you may file as a resident of Pennsylvania.
Schedule a FREE Consultation
If you are a resident of Lancaster County, contact our Pennsylvania bankruptcy attorneys for legal representation in filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
We are pleased to meet with you in either of our Pennsylvania offices to discuss your financial challenges.
Primary Office
192 South Hanover Street
Suite 101
Pottstown, PA 19464
Satellite Office
Lancaster, PA 17603