Bankruptcy in Indiana

Indiana ( IN)

Average: $2,200

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$900

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $2,200                    
Typical
                        Bankruptcy Case
                    

High Estimate

$5,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$175/hr	$262/hr	$425/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$900	$2,200	$5,000
Court Filing Fee	$338

What to Know About Bankruptcy Costs in Indiana

Indiana has two bankruptcy districts. Chapter 7 fees range $900-$1,800, Chapter 13 costs $2,200-$5,000. Indiana exemptions include a $22,750 homestead exemption, $2,200 motor vehicle, and personal property exemptions. Indiana allows only state exemptions. The state has above-average bankruptcy filing rates driven by manufacturing sector changes and consumer debt. Marion County generates the highest filing volumes. Indiana's means test median income is approximately $54,000 for a single filer.

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