How much does it cost to file for bankruptcy in Michigan? How can I pay for filing for bankruptcy?

The filing fee for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Michigan is $299. For a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the filing fee is $274. If you cannot afford to pay the $200 Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing fee in full at the time of filing, you can request to make payments, or to have the fee waived altogether, if you qualify under certain income guidelines set forth by the federal government.