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How to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy with no money

To start a Chapter 7 filing, submit your bankruptcy petition and Form 103B to the district bankruptcy court, after completing credit counseling through approved agencies offering low- or no-cost options.
For those unable to pay unsecured debts, Chapter 7 can provide a financial reset while the court may liquidate some assets and filing triggers an automatic stay that pauses collection actions.
You can apply for a fee waiver if you lack funds to pay court costs, and legal aid services, pro bono bankruptcy attorneys, and online eligibility tools offer low-cost help; hiring an attorney typically costs $2,000.
After filing, complete required debtor education through an approved agency, and be aware that mistakes can prompt bankruptcy court to dismiss or allow amendments.
If Chapter 7 isn’t appropriate, consider a debt management plan or other debt-relief option, or Chapter 13 bankruptcy for structured repayment, and consult debt experts and nonprofit credit counselors to evaluate your best choice.

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