Bankruptcy paralegal support
Outsourced bankruptcy paralegal for attorneys.
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 case preparation in Best Case, ready for your review and signature.
We prepare complete case files for US bankruptcy attorneys and small firms: voluntary petition, schedules, means test and Statement of Financial Affairs. You get a Best Case file, a PDF package and notes on anything that needs your attention. You review, sign and file.
What you receive
- Best Case file (.bkp) for your review
- PDF package of the full petition
- Attorney notes on missing or unclear items
- Fixed fee per case
For attorneys only
We work under your direction. We do not give legal advice and we do not deal with debtors.
Built for busy bankruptcy attorneys.
Reliable case preparation without hiring in-house staff. Useful when you are busy, short-staffed, or want to take on more cases without adding payroll.
Complete case preparation: every form, every schedule.
Forms and numbers follow the official forms published by the US Courts. We prepare from the documents you send. You decide strategy and review the final file.
Voluntary petition and basic filing
- Voluntary Petition (Form 101): debtor and spouse details, prior filings, district
- Statement of Social Security Number (Form 121)
- Joint cases: debtor and spouse both fully prepared
Income and means test
- Schedule I: monthly income for debtor and spouse, all sources and deductions
- Chapter 7 means test (Forms 122A-1 and 122A-2)
- Chapter 13 commitment period and disposable income (Forms 122C-1 and 122C-2)
- Income averaging for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly and monthly pay
- Six-month lookback with more than one employer
- Overtime, bonus, self-employment and rental income
Expenses and household budget
- Schedule J: monthly household expenses
- Schedule J-2 for joint cases, where it applies
Assets and property
- Schedule A/B: real estate, vehicles, household goods, financial assets
- Schedule C: exemptions entered as you instruct, for the state you file in
Creditors and liabilities
- Schedule D: secured creditors such as mortgages and car loans
- Schedule E/F: priority and general unsecured creditors
- Schedule G: executory contracts and unexpired leases
- Schedule H: codebtors
Statement of Financial Affairs (SOFA)
- Form 107, Question 4: income from all employers for the year to date and two prior years
- Other income, payments to creditors and insiders before filing, and transfers
- Other questions completed from your documents and flagged where information is missing
Document review
- Pay stubs, last 60 days
- Tax returns: W-2 and 1040 for the last 2 years
- SOFA income cross-checked against W-2s and pay stubs
What you receive
- Best Case file (.bkp), ready for your review and e-filing
- PDF printout of the full petition package
- Attorney notes: flagged items, missing documents, points to verify
Simple, transparent per-case pricing.
A fixed fee for each case. No monthly contract and no salary to pay.
In every case price
- Full petition, schedules, means test and SOFA
- Best Case .bkp file and PDF printout
- Attorney notes with flags and missing items
- Prepared from the documents you send
Add-ons
Sending 5 or more cases a month? Ask about a monthly package.
Full price list
A simple 3-step process.
Send the file
Client questionnaire, pay stubs (last 60 days) and tax returns (last 2 years), by secure file share or encrypted email.
We prepare the case
Petition, schedules, means test and SOFA are prepared in Best Case, normally within 24 hours of receiving complete documents.
Review and file
You receive the .bkp file, a PDF package and attorney notes. Review, sign and file.
Your delivery package.
Every case comes back as three files, so you can review fast and file from your own account.
What the attorney notes look like.
Every case comes with a short list of items that need your eye, so your review is fast. This is a mock example with made-up data, not a real client.
Why attorneys choose Softotech.
Guides for bankruptcy attorneys.
Short, practical checklists from our work on hundreds of consumer cases.
Frequently asked questions.
What is an outsourced bankruptcy paralegal?
A paralegal who works remotely for your firm, case by case. We prepare the petition, schedules, means test and SOFA in Best Case from your client documents. You review, sign and file.
Can a paralegal prepare a bankruptcy petition for an attorney?
Paralegals commonly prepare cases under an attorney’s direction. The attorney reviews, signs and remains responsible for the filing. Rules differ by court and state, so check your local rules.
What software do you use?
Best Case. You receive a .bkp file you can open in your own Best Case account. Best Case is a product of Stretto. Softotech is independent and not affiliated with Stretto.
What documents do you need?
The completed client questionnaire, pay stubs for the last 60 days for everyone in the household who works, and tax returns (W-2 and 1040) for the last 2 years.
How do I send client files securely?
Use a secure file-sharing link, for example Dropbox or Google Drive with restricted access, or encrypted email. Please do not send full Social Security numbers in chat messages.
How long does it take?
Standard cases are normally returned within 24 hours of receiving complete documents. Rush service is available.
Do you handle joint cases?
Yes. We prepare joint petitions with both debtors’ income, Schedule H and, where it applies, Schedule J-2.
Do you prepare the Chapter 13 plan?
We prepare the Chapter 13 petition, schedules and means test (Forms 122C-1 and 122C-2). The plan document is available on request for an extra fee.
What if documents are missing?
We list every missing item in the attorney notes and prepare the file as far as possible, so you can see what is needed before filing.
How much does it cost?
A fixed fee per case, from $200 for a single-debtor Chapter 7. See the pricing table above. Volume pricing is available for firms sending 5 or more cases a month.
Ready to hand off your case preparation?
Send us one case. We will prepare it and you can judge the quality before ordering more.
Softotech Solutions is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We work only for attorneys and law firms, under the supervising attorney’s direction. The attorney reviews, signs and files all documents. Rules about non-attorney support differ by court and state; please check your local rules. Best Case is a product of Stretto. Softotech is independent and not affiliated with Stretto.
Sources: US Courts, bankruptcy forms | US Trustee Program, means testing | Stretto, Best Case