Bankruptcy in Kansas

Kansas ( KS)
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 $250/hr $400/hr
Total Cost Estimate $900 $2,200 $5,000
Court Filing Fee $338

What to Know About Bankruptcy Costs in Kansas

Kansas has a single bankruptcy district. Chapter 7 fees $900-$1,700, Chapter 13 $2,200-$5,000. Kansas allows only state exemptions. Homestead exemption covers up to 160 acres rural or 1 acre urban with unlimited value — extremely generous. Motor vehicle exemption is $20,000 (very generous). Kansas exemptions among the most debtor-friendly nationally.

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

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