Bankruptcy in Delaware

Delaware ( DE)

Average: $3,200

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$1,500

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $3,200                    
Typical
                        Bankruptcy Case
                    

High Estimate

$7,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$300/hr	$472/hr	$700/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$1,500	$3,200	$7,000
Court Filing Fee	$338

What to Know About Bankruptcy Costs in Delaware

Delaware has a single bankruptcy district. Chapter 7 $1,500-$2,800, Chapter 13 $3,200-$7,000. Delaware homestead exemption $125,000 (significantly increased in 2020). Motor vehicle $15,000. Delaware requires state exemptions only. Delaware's incorporation laws create unique cases involving corporate restructuring.

Sources: United States Courts (uscourts.gov) - Ch.7: $338, Ch.13: $313