Is it required for attorney's fees to be paid prior to filing?

[Blueboy]

Not sure but I think it is required prior to filing. You may be able to give a partial payment and then pay the rest on Friday, wouldn't hurt to ask.

Good luck.

[catleg]

Short answer...in chapter 7 yes, in chapter 13 no.

[olivies]

Just wondering if this is our particular attorney's policy, or if it was required by local/federal code. We were hoping to file tomorrow, so that DH's bonus he gets the end of June will be ours to keep (we need to purchase a vehicle to replace the one we are surrendering). But the attorney's receptionist says payment has to be in cashier or bank check- not a regular check. Payday is Friday, so we'll have the money on Friday, just not tomorrow. I just want to kick and scream and remind her that you know - I AM filing for bankruptcy...we're coming up with the $2000 as soon as humanly possible.