Relieving Financial Burdens for Families in Montgomery County, PA
Have you fallen on hard times financially? You’re not the only one. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, is home to over 850,000 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.
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Towns We Serve in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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- Norristown
- Ambler
- Hatboro
- North Wales
- Pottstown (also the location of our office)
- Blue Bell
- Glenside
- Plymouth Meeting
- East Norriton
- LansdaleÂ
- Collegeville
- Willow GroveÂ
- Montgomeryville
Where to File for Bankruptcy in Montgomery County
Montgomery 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 Philadelphia PA at 900 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19107.
Is there a bankruptcy court in Montgomery County?
No. The closest bankruptcy court to Montgomery County in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania would be the location in Philadelphia.
What options do I have to file for bankruptcy in Montgomery County?
In Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
There is a $338 fee to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy with the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. For Chapter 13, there is a $313 filing fee.
How does Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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