Bankruptcy in Mississippi

Mississippi ( MS)

Average: $1,800

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$800

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $1,800                    
Typical
                        Bankruptcy Case
                    

High Estimate

$4,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$150/hr	$242/hr	$375/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$800	$1,800	$4,000
Court Filing Fee	$338

What to Know About Bankruptcy Costs in Mississippi

Mississippi has two bankruptcy districts. Chapter 7 $800-$1,500, Chapter 13 $1,800-$4,000. Mississippi homestead exemption covers 160 acres with $75,000 value cap. State exemptions only. Mississippi has some of the highest per capita filing rates nationally.

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