Home / Bankruptcy Fees / What is the filing fee for filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? What is the filing fee for filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy? The fee for filing a petition is $299 and it is the same whether you file as a husband and wife or separately. You Can Call Me Directly...I'm Local And I Can Help!! 989-233-9389 Posted on February 14, 2010 by Mike Shovan in Bankruptcy Fees, Chapter 7, FAQ's Tagged as bankruptcy in michigan, bay area bankruptcy lawyer, saginaw bankruptcy attorney, saginaw bankruptcy lawyer