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Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions

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Access to Tax Documents

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Other
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Tax Documents, click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to make the association, if applicable, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Enter the Four Digit Tax Year for Which this Return Applies, click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Administrative Expenses

Motions for Administrative Expenses shall be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-Day bar date for objections. You will need to complete the event Setting Bar Date located in the Notices menu. After the bar date passes, if no objections are filed, submit proposed order.

Procedures to file document:

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Administrative Expenses, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for Document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Allow Claims

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Choose Allow Claims and click next
  5. Select or Add/Create new attorney and click next
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. Under Role, select the proper response from the drop-down list and click Submit
    5. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    6. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    7. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Amend

Use this docket event if you are a trustee and you want the debtor(s) to amend schedules or statements. Do not use this event if you are an attorney docketing original or amended schedules for debtor(s), please use Schedules in the Other category.

  • Trustee's submit a proposed order to the appropriate chambers for review

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click Next
  4. Select Amend, Click Next
  5. Select the filing party and Click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and Click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf Document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and Click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Refer to existing event(s), Click Next
  10. Select category, Click Next
  11. Check box next to appropriate event, Click Next
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, Click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Amended Application

Use this event when you are amending an application that you previously have on file.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Amended Application and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
    6. Click Next
  8. Enter and click Next
  9. You will encounter a prompt to Relate This Filing to the Original Application. Check the box next to the application you wish to amend. Click Next.
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary.
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Amended Motion

Use this event when you are amending a motion that you previously have on file.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Amended Motion and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Enter and click Next
  10. You will encounter a prompt to Relate This Filing to the Original Motion. Check the box next to the application you wish to amend. Click Next.
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Appear pro hac vice

Use this event when an attorney wishes to appear in our court who is not admitted to the Iowa Bar. A proposed order should also be submitted for the Judge to sign. When an order enters approving a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, the orders will include language which require that the attorney admitted pro hac vice must submit a letter, within 21 days, stating they are in good standing with their own state's bar association.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Appear pro hac vice, Click next
  5. Select or Add/Create New Party and click next
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your PDF document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary.
  10. Click next to submit your entry
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Appoint Creditors Committee

Use this event when you wish to have a creditors' committee appointed in a chapter 11 case.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Choose Appoint Creditors' Committee and click next
  5. Select or Add/Create new attorney and click next
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. Under Role, select the proper response from the drop-down list and click Submit
    5. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    6. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    7. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Appoint Examiner

A Motion to Appoint Examiner may be filed at any time prior to confirmation in a chapter 11 case. This motion must be noticed with a bar date for objections and a hearing date.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Entered case number, click next
  4. Select Appoint Examiner, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Appoint Trustee

Motions to Appoint Trustee shall be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-Day bar date for objections. You will need to complete the event Setting Bar Date located in the Notices menu. After the bar date passes, if no objections are filed, submit proposed order.

Procedures to file document:

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Select Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click next
  4. Select Appoint Trustee, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Appointment of Ombudsman

Procedures to file document:

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Select Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click next
  4. Select Appointment of Ombudsman, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Click on radio button ONLY if Health Care Ombudsman, Enter the Name of the Ombudsman, click next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Assume/Reject Lease or Executory Contract

Motions to Assume/Reject Lease or Executory Contract shall be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-Day bar date for objections. You will need to complete the event Setting Bar Date located in the Notices menu. After the bar date passes, if no objections are filed, submit proposed order.

Procedures to file document:

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Assume/Reject Lease or Executory Contract, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Use the drop down menu to select the correct answer to "Do you wish to Assume or Reject the Lease or Executory Contract?", click next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Authority to Obtain Credit Under Section 364

If the trustee is authorized to operate the business of the debtor under section 721, 1108, 1203, 1204, or 1304 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, unless the court orders otherwise, the trustee may obtain unsecured credit and incur unsecured debt in the ordinary course of business allowable under section 503(b)(1) of the United States Bankruptcy Code as an administrative expense.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Authority to Obtain Credit Under Section 364
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. Note - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Check box to create association, click Next
  7. At the next screen, you will be given instructions regarding the submission of a Proposed Order. Read the instructions and click Next
  8. Browse for your PDF document
  9. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  10. Click Next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary.
  12. Click next to submit your entry
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Avoid Lien

Motions to Avoid Lien shall be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-Day bar date for objections. You will need to complete the event Setting Bar Date located in the Notices menu.

After the bar date passes, if not objections have been filed,  filer will need to submit a proposed order.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Avoid Lien and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Enter the name of the lien holder and click Next. NOTE - Motions to Avoid Lien shall be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-day bar date for objections. You will need to complete the event: Setting Bar Date located in the "Notices" menu.
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Avoid Lien on Household Goods

Motions to Avoid Lien on Household goods shall be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-Day bar date for objections. You will need to complete the event Setting Bar Date located in the Notices menu.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Avoid Lien on Household Goods
  5. Select or Add/Create New Party and click next
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Check box to create association, Click next
  7. Browse for your PDF document
  8. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  9. Click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary.
  11. Click next to submit your entry
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Cancel Meeting of Creditors

Although filers have the option of filing a Motion to Cancel Meeting of Creditors, the Clerk's office will take no action on this particular motion. The filer should contact the U.S. Trustee's office regarding the cancellation of a meeting of creditors.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objection to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Cancel Meeting of Creditors
  5. Select or Add/Create New Party and click next
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Check box to create association, Click next
  7. Browse for your PDF document
  8. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  9. Click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary.
  11. Click next to submit your entry
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Certification of Direct Appeal to Circuit Court

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objection to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Certification of Direct Appeal to Circuit Court
  5. Select or Add/Create New Party and click next
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Check box to create association, Click next
  7. Browse for your PDF document
  8. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  9. Click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary.
  11. Click next to submit your entry
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Change Case Venue/Division Assignment

A Motion to Change Division should be filed immediatly after filing the Petition.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objection to Exemptions
  3. Enter appropriate case number and click Next
  4. Select Change Case Venue/Division Assignment and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Select the appropriate response and click Next
    1. If you selected the response Change Division Assignment, select appropriate Division and click Next
    2. If you selected the response Change Venue from Northern District of Iowa, select appropriate District for which Transfer is requested and click Next
  10. Click Next
  11. Click Next
  12. Review docket text for correctness.
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Clerks Entry of Default

This docket event is typically used as an adversary proceeding event. Please see Adversary / Clerk's Entry of Default for docketing instructions.

Procedures to file document

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Select Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter appropriate case number and Click Next
  4. Select Clerk's Entry of Default and Click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Select the party that this filing is against and click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Closing Chapter 11 Case

The Motion is only for Individual Debtors before discharge. A debtor may file the motion event once the plan has been confirmed.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Closing Chapter 11 Case, click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Accept Objection due date and click Next
  10. Click Next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Compel Abandonment of Property (Fee)

Use this event when filing a motion to compel abandonment of property that requires a filing fee. Exceptions to an imposed fee are:

  • if the motion is filed by a United States Governmental agency,
  • if the motion is filed by a debtor in a chapter 7, 12 or 13,
  • if the motion has been consented to by all parties at the time of initial filing of the motion as specified by the local rules (either by a stipulated motion, or by a proposed order with consents received at the same time as the motion filed).

If the motion has been consented to by all parties in interest, there is no need for the filing fee or a hearing. For a consented motion, the moving party should submit a proposed order for the judge to sign. This motion can be filed by any party requesting that the debtor or the trustee abandon property of the estate. This motion need not specifically mention "compel" unless it is filed by the case trustee.

Procedures to file document

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Compel Abandonment of Property (Fee) and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Your screen will prompt - "If this is a consented motion and consents are being submitted at this time, no fee is required. If this is a no-fee motion, select Motion to Compel Abandonment of Property (No-Fee)." Click next.
  7. Browse for your pdf document
  8. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  9. Click Next
  10. Screen will prompt - Fee: $176
  11. Click next
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Compel Abandonment of Property (No Fee)

Use this event when you are docketing a motion to compel abandonment that does NOT require a fee. Such qualifying events would be -

  • if the motion is filed by a United States Governmental agency,
  • if the motion is filed by a debtor in a chapter 7, 12 or 13,
  • if the motion has been consented to by all parties at the time of initial filing of the motion as specified by the local rules (either by a stipulated motion, or by a proposed order with consents received at the same time as the motion filed).

If the motion has been consented to by all parties in interest, there is no need for the filing fee or a hearing. For a consented motion, the moving party should submit a proposed order for the judge to sign. This motion can be filed by any party requesting that the debtor or the trustee abandon property of the estate. This motion need not specifically mention "compel" unless it is filed by the case trustee.

Procedures to file document

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Compel Abandonment of Property (No Fee) and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Your screen will prompt - "Unless this is a consented motion and consents are being submitted at this time, a fee is required. If this motio requires a fee, select Motion to Compel Abandonment of Property (Fee)" Click next
  7. Browse for your pdf document
  8. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  9. Click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Compensation

Appplication for Compensation should be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-Day bar date for objections. You will need to complete the event Setting Bar Date located in the Notices menu.

Procedures to file document

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Compensation and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. If your fee filing is for a Ch. 13 case, you will receive a prompt - "Answer the following question if you are filing on behalf of the Attorney for Debtor. Are the fees more than the base amount established by the court pursuant to L.R.#2016-1(b)?" Check the radio button for yes or for no
  7. Browse for your pdf document
  8. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  9. Click Next
  10. Choose correct Applicant. From the "Type" drop down box, choose the correct title, fill in the Fee Request Information, and Expense Request Information (If a fee and/or an expense is entered, then the professional type is required. If no fee or expense is entered, then the professional type can be blank) (Ignore the "From" and "To" boxes) and click next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

After bar date runs:

If objections filed, the Court will schedule this matter for hearing.

If no objections filed, filing party to submit proposed order.

Compromise Controversy Under Rule 9019

Use this event when parties compromise a matter. Motions to Compromise shall be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-Day bar date for objections. You may need to complete the event Setting Bar Date located in the Notices menu.

  • All Trustee filed Motions are to be filed within the Bankruptcy (Main) Case.
  • If the motion involves an adversary proceeding, the opportunity is given to choose ADVERSARY ONLY, BANKRUPTCY ONLY, or BOTH.
  • If the case trustee chooses the BOTH option, the motion will auto docket into the adversary case.
  • The motion also allows for the creation of an Objection Bar Date. The default bar date is set for [21 days].
  • Motion relates to a contested matter in the Bankruptcy case, motion and any subsequent documents to be filed in the bankruptcy case only.
  • Motion to compromise relates to a 727 filing, motion to be filed in the 727 case only.
  • Motion served on parties as directed by the court
  • Motion to compromise relates to a 523 filing, motion to be filed in the 523 case only
  • Motion to compromise relates to adversary proceeding only, motion to be filed in the adversary proceeding only.
  • Motion relates to a contested matter in the bankruptcy case and an adversary proceeding, motion and any subsequent documents to be filed in both cases

 

Procedures to file document

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Compromise Controversy Under Rule 9019 and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Enter name in text box "Compromise with Whom"
  10. Check the box if your motion refers to existing event(s)
    1. NOTE - Motions for Compromise shall be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-day bar date for objections.
  11. Accept the default objection bar date. Click next.
    1. If you checked the box for relating to an existing event. Select the category to which your event relates. Click next
    2. Select the appropriate event, click next
  12. Does your motion relate to an issue within an Adversary case, a bankruptcy case, or both. Select the correct answer from the drop down menu, then click next. Remember - if this motion relates to a Bankruptcy and an Adversary case, you will need to docket the motion in the Adversary proceeding case as well.
    1. If you have chosen "both"
      1. If you are filing on behalf of the case trustee, select yes from the drop down menu" - make appropriate selection and click next
      2. If you are filing on behalf of the case trustee, enter related adversary case number and click next  (The Clerk's Office will docket a notice of filing of compromise irelated adversary )
    2. If you are not filing on behalf of the case trustee, click next on message screen
  13. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  14. If all is correct, click Next
  15. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

After bar date runs:

  • If no objections filed, filing party to submit a proposed order.
  • If objections are filed, the appropriate scheduling deputy will schedule for hearing.

Conditional Use of Cash Collateral

A Motion for Conditional Use of Cash Collateral must be noticed to all creditors and parties in interest, allowing at least 14 days for objections to be filed.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Choose Conditional Use of Cash Collateral and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Review message regarding the submission of a proposed order and click Next
  7. Browse for your pdf document
  8. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  9. Click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness.
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Consolidate

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Choose Consolidate and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Enter Lead Case number in the text box. Enter Member case(s) number in the next text box and click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Consolidate for Trial

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Choose Consolidate for Trial and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Contempt

A Motion for Contempt is automatically set for hearing.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Choose Contempt and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Continuation of Utility Service

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Choose Continuation of Utility Service and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Continue Meeting of Creditors

Meetings of Creditors are not continued by the filing of a motion. Please contact the U.S. Trustee's office.

Convert Case to 11

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter the case number and click Next
  4. Select Convert Case to 11, click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Convert Case to 12

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter the case number and click Next
  4. Select Convert Case to 12, click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Convert Case to 13

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter the case number and click Next
  4. Select Convert Case to 13, click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Convert Case to 7

Motion to Convert to Chapter 7

Procedure to file document

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Select Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter the case number and click Next
  4. Select Convert Case to 7, click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Select "YES" or "NO" as appropriate when asked "Are you filing on behalf of the Debtor(s)?", and click Next
    1. If Yes, system checks background to see if case is currently a chapter 12 or 13 and if is first conversion. If so, docketing stops and you are presented with a message "Debtor(s) MUST file Notice of Voluntary Conversion to Chapter 7." If not, docketing continues.
    2. If No, docketing continues
  7. Browse for your pdf document
  8. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  9. Click Next
  10. Click Next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Notice of Voluntary Conversion to Chapter 7

Procedure to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Notices
  3. Enter case number and click Next
  4. Select Voluntary Conversion to Chapter 7, click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Select 7 as the New Chapter from the drop down menu, change the Asset Notice to No and enter the date converted as the date of filing and click Next
  10. Click Next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Damages for Creditor Misconduct

Procedure to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Damages for Creditor Misconduct, click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Declining Dismissal of Case

This event is to be used by the Trustee only.

Procedure to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Declining Dismissal of Case, click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Deconsolidate Case Association

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Deconsolidate Case Association, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Defer Fee

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Defer Fee and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check the box if you have an event to which this relates and click Next. NOTE - If this motion does not relate to another event, then just click next and go to step 11.
  10. Select the category to which your event relates by highlighting it. If you need to select more than one category, hold down your Ctrl key and select each one. Click Next.
  11. Check the box next to the related event and click Next.
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Delay Discharge

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Delay Discharge, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Enter reason for delay in the text box and click Next
  10. Click Next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Determine Tax Liability

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Determine Tax Liability, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Disallow Claims

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objection to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Disallow Claims
  5. Select or Add/Create New Party and click next
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable Click next
  6. Browse for your PDF document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary.
  10. Click next to submit your entry
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Dismiss Case/Debtor(s)

Use this event if you are requesting that the case be dismissed, or if you would like to dismiss one of the debtors.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Dismiss Case/Debtors, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Choose the appropriate category for this motion to dismiss case by selecting a radio button, and click Next.
  10. Complete any text boxes which may appear on the next screen, and click Next.
  11. Review docket text for correctness.
  12. If all is correct, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Dismiss/Withdraw Document

Use this event when a party files a motion or other document that they don't want considered. If pleading is not titled as a motion, but rather entitled as "Withdrawal of ________", please refer to section under the "Other" category for docketing Withdrawal of Document event.

Procedures to file document

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Dismiss/Withdraw Document and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Select the appropriate document you wish to withdraw and click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Employ

The Motion to Employ is usually filed by the case trustee to employ an attorney, auctioneer, etc. to assist with the administration of the case.

  • The party to be employed should not be added to the case until the order is entered.
  • Submit a proposed order to the appropriate scheduling deputy.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Employ, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, Click next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Enter Name of Person to be Employed, Enter Type of Position, Click next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Examination

A motion for Rule 2004 examination is filed when a party wants to question another party. The motions should conform with the Local Rules. It should state the agreed upon date, place, time of the examination, and any documents to be produced. A good faith effort to resolve disputes must be made or no action should be taken on the motion/application. After filing, a proposed order should be sent to the appropriate scheduling deputy.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select examination and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Exemption from Credit Counseling

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objection to Exemptions
  3. Enter appropriate case number and click Next
  4. Select "Exemption from Credit Counseling" and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Exemption for Financial Management Course

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number and click next
  4. Select Exemption from Financial Management Course and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Exemption from Means Test

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number and Click next
  4. Select Exemption from Means Test and Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Expedite Hearing

Use this event when you want a hearing set expeditiously. Your motion that you want the expedited hearing set on should be filed at the same time as the Motion to Expedite Hearing. Please submit a proposed order to the appropriate scheduling deputy.

Procedures to file document

 

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number and Click next
  4. Select Expedite Hearing and Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Select category to which event(s) relate and Click next
  10. Select appropriate event to which event(s) relate and Click next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Expunge

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number and Click next
  4. Select Expunge and Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Select the document(s) which will be Expunged on the next screen
  10. Refer to existing event(s) and Click next
  11. Select the category to which your event relates and Click next
  12. Select the appropriate event(s) to which your event relates and Click next
  13. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  14. If all is correct, click Next
  15. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Extend Automatic Stay

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number and Click next
  4. Select Extend Automatic Stay and Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Extend Deadline to File Schedules

A Motion to Extend Time to File Schedules is filed by the debtor(s) when more time will be needed to file the required schedules. The motion should be filed before the deadline date. A proposed order should be sent to the appropriate scheduling deputy.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Entered case number, click next
  4. Select Extend Deadline to File Schedules, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Extend Plan Payments

This motion must be noticed to all creditors and parties in interest by the moving party with a 21-day bar date and a hearing date, obtained from the Scheduling Deputy.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select "Extend Plan Payments" from the drop down box and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Extend Time to Appeal Under Rule 8002(c)

Motions to Extend Time to Appeal Under Rule 8002(c) must be filed within the original time period for filing an appeal. A proposed order should be sent to the appropriate scheduling deputy.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Extend Time to Appeal Under Rule 8002(c) and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Select Refer to existing event(s)and click next
  10. Select appropriate event and click next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Extend/Limit Exclusivity Period

  • Chapter 11 Debtors have the exclusive right to file a plan for 120 days from the date of filing the petition. After that any party can file a plan. The debtor can request an extension of the 120 days to prevent another party from filing a plan if the debtor hasn't been able to get one filed. This motion should be noticed with a 21-day bar date.
    • When the case is not a small business case the court may extend the exclusity period "for cause" up to 18 months.
  • Chapter 11 Small Business Debtors have the exclusive right to file a plan during the first 180 days. This "exclusivity period" may be extended by the court, but only to 300 days, and only if the debtor demonstrates by a preponderance of the evidence that the court will confirm a plan within a reasonable period of time.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Extend/Limit Exclusivity Period and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Select Extend or Limit and click next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Extend/Shorten Time

Motions to extend or shorten time may accompany other motions. It is usually used to extend or shorten a bar date for filing something. A proposed order must be submitted with the motion. If the motion to extend time is in reference to extending time for filing an objection to examption, the extension MUST BE REQUESTED AND GRANTED within the original time period for filing an objection to exemption. A proposed order should be sent to the appropriate scheduling deputy.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Extend/Shorten Time and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, if applicable and click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Select if Extending or Shortening Time
  10. Add text of what you are extending or shortening and click next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Extension of Time re Transcript

This event is to be used ONLY by the transcriptionist to request an extension of time to complete and file a redacted transcript. This event is also included in the Transcript Procedure section of the Operations Manual. Send e:mail to appropriate chambers for review.

Procedures to file document

1. Click on Bankruptcy

2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions

3. Enter case number, Click next

4. Select Extension of Time Re: Transcript, Click next

5.Select or Add/Create new attorney and click next

6.Select or Add/Create New Party and click next

7.Browse for Document and click next

8.Select the transcript for which the extension of time to react is requested, Click next

9.Review docket text, Click next

10.Click next

File Amended Document

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select File Amended Document, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check the box for Refer to Existing Event(s)?, click Next
  10. Select the category to which your event relates by highlighting it. If you need to select more than one category, hold down ctrl key and select each one. Click next
  11. Check the box next to the related event and click next.
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

File Amended Proof of Claim

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Select Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select File Amended Proof of Claim, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

File Claim After Claims Bar Date

Procedures to file document:

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Choose File Claims After Claims Bar Date and click next
  5. Select or Add/Create new attorney and click next
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. Under Role, select the proper response from the drop-down list and click Submit
    5. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    6. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    7. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Final Decree

Procedures to file document:

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Choose Final Decree and click next
  5. Select or Add/Create new attorney and click next
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. Under Role, select the proper response from the drop-down list and click Submit
    5. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    6. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    7. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Hardship Discharge

If a debtor is unable to complete their plan payments due to circumstances beyond their control, they may file a Motion for Hardship Discharge. This will allow the debtor(s) to receive a discharge without completing their payments. This motion gets noticed to all creditors and parties in interest with a bar date and hearing date.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on "Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions"
  3. Enter appropriate case number and click Next
  4. Select: Hardship Discharge and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.
  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Notices
  3. Enter the case number and click Next
  4. Select "Hearing"
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. The default bar date is set for 21 days. If this is not correct, enter the correct bar date.
  10. Enter the Hearing Date, Hearing Time, and Location
  11. Check box next to Motion for Hardship Discharge, Click next
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Impose Automatic Stay

A Motion to Impose Automatic Stay is filed when the debtor has had two or more cases pending and the 30-day stay period is moot.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Impose Automatic Stay, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

In forma pauperis

In lieu of paying the filing fee or filing an installment application, an individual chapter 7 debtor may file an application for waiver of the filing fee along with the bankruptcy petition.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter correct case number and click Next
  4. Choose In Forma Pauperis. Click Next.
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Incur Debt

Motion to Incur Debt is filed when the debtor needs to borrow money for operating expenses. This motion will set out who they are borrowing the money from and explain how the debt will be repaid. This needs to be noticed with a [21-day] bar date. It may also be noticed with a hearing date.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Incur Debt, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and Click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and Click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Enter Amount, click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Intervene in Chapter 9

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Intervene in a Chapter 9, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Enter the name of the party on whose behalf you are intervening
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Joint Administration

Procedures to file document

A motion to the court is required for consolidation/joint administration stating which cases are to be consolidated. In the order granting the motion, the court will assign the lead case. The order is docketed in all the cases involved and note is made in the docket entry text and all docketing of pleadings and claims are then handled in the lead case only.

  • A substantial consolidation is a complete joining of estates, and usually occurs between a parent corporation and its affiliates, or when the affairs of two debtors are so intertwined that the cases cannot be separated.
  • Joint administration is usually marked by the combination of the noticing for purposes of efficient administration.
  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Joint Administration, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Leave to Appeal

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Leave to Appeal, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check the box for Refer to existing event(s)?, click Next
  10. Select the category to which your event relates by highlighting it. If you need to select more than one category, hold down your Ctrl key and select each one. Click Next.
  11. Check the box next to the related event and click Next.
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Limit Notice

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Limit Notice, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check the box for Refer to existing event(s)?, click Next
  10. Select the category to which your event relates by highlighting it. If you need to select more than one category, hold down your Ctrl key and select each one. Click Next.
  11. Check the box next to the related event and click Next.
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Modify Plan

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. SelectModify Plan, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check the box next to the appropriate plan and click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

More Definite Statement

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select More Definite Statement, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Non-Appointment of Ombudsman

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Non-Appointment of Ombudsman, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Objection to Debtors Claim of Exemptions

Objections to Debtor's Claim Exemptions shall be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-Day bar date for objections. You will need to complete the event Setting Bar Date located in the Notices menu.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Click next on the screen Pursuant to Federal and Local Rules, Objections to Exemptions must be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-day bar date for objections.
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Objection to Discharge

Objections to Discharge under Sect.727(a)(8),(a)(9) or 1328(f) are to be commenced by motion rather than by complaint under Rule 4004 - Motion to Object to Discharge - Ch 7 and Ch 13. There is no fee for filing this motion. This objection to discharge motion is set for telephonic hearing.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Objection to Discharge, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness.
  10. You will not have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Objection to Homestead Exemption

Objections to Homestead Exemptions shall be noticed by the filer to all interested parties, with a 21-Day bar date for objections. You will need to complete the event Setting Bar Date located in the Notices menu.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Objection to Homestead Exemptions, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Objection to Professional Fees

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Objection to Professional Fees, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check box for Refer to existing event(s)?, click next
  10. Select the category to which your event relates, Select motion, Click next
  11. Check box next to appropriate motion, click next
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Pay Filing Fee in Installments

Applications to pay filing fee in installments must be filed with the petition.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Pay Filing Fee in Installments, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
  6. Click Next
  7. Browse for your pdf document
  8. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  9. Click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Pay Unclaimed Dividends

Procedures to file document

The Motion to Pay Unclaimed Dividends is filed by a creditor to reclaim funds from the Court's Registry that the trustee was unable to disperse.

  • When a Motion to Pay Unclaimed Dividends is filed, it should be accompanied by a proposed order.

 

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Pay Unclaimed Dividends, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Enter Amount and Claimant Requesting Unclaimed Funds, click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Permission to Retain or Use Tax Refunds

This motion should include a detailed description setting out how the tax refunds will be used.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Permission to Retain or Use Tax Refunds, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Click Next
  10. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Preliminary Injunction

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Preliminary Injunction, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Prohibit Use Cash Collateral

Procedures to file document

A creditor may wish to prevent the debtor from using case collateral and will file a motion to prohibit the use of cash collateral.

  • This needs a notice setting out a [21-day] bar date.
  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Prohibit Use of Cash Collateral, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Quash

A Motion to Quash is filed in order to set aside, annul, or make void an issue or document. A proposed order should be sent to the appropriate chambers.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Quash, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Reaffirmation

A Motion for Approval of Reaffirmation Agreement is filed either in a pro se case or by a creditor for approval of a Reaffirmation Agreement.

  • It is not a requirement to file a Motion for Court Approval.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Reaffirmation, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Enter creditor name in prompt box, Click next
  7. Select the appropriate related event, Click next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Reconsider

A Motion to Reconsider is filed when an order has been entered that the filing party doesn't agree with. These motions are linked to the order to be reconsidered.

Procedures to file document

 

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Reconsider, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check box for Refer to existing event(s)?, Click next
  10. Select category to which you event relates and Click next
  11. Select the appropriate event to which your event relates and Click next
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Reconsider Dismissal of Case

Procedures to file document

A motion to reconsider is filed when an order has been entered that the filing party doesn't agree with. These motions are linked to the order to be reconsidered.

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Reconsider Dismissal of Case, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Recusal

A Motion for Recusal is a request from a party to remove a Judge from a case.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Recusal, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Redeem Property of the Estate

Procedures to file document

If a redemption agreement is not joined by both parties, the agreement is considered to be a motion to redeem. A motion to redeem is handled the same as a motion to avoid lien. The attorney is responsible for noticing the motion.

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Select Motions/Applications
  3. Enter appropriate case number and click next
  4. Select Redeem Property of the Estate and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Refund of Fees Paid in Error

Available for both BK and AP cases; this event should be used if you have paid a filing fee in error. After filing this motion, submit a proposed order to the appropriate scheduling deputy.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Refund of Fees Paid in Error, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Select the category to which your event relates, Click next
  10. Select the appropriate event to which your event relates, Click next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Reinstate Case

A motion to reinstate case may be filed after a case has been dismissed. DO NOT docket this event to a closed case.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Reinstate Case, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document. NOTE - Do Not Docket This Event to a Closed Case
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Reinstatement of Retiree Benefits

Procedure to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Reinstatement of Retiree Benefits, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Relief from Co-Debtor Stay

An automatic stay is imposed at the time of filing a new petition preventing creditors from taking any action against the debtor(s).

  • When a motion to lift automatic stay is filed, a filing fee is required. Exceptions to this are if the stay is filed by a United States Governmental agency, a debtor in a chapter 7, 12 or 13, motion for relief from co-debtor stay, Child Support Creditor (if proper form filed) or if the stay has been consented to by all parties at the time of initial filing of the motion as specified by the local rules (either by a stipulated motion, or by a proposed order with consents). NOTE - for chapter 11 cases, if no creditor's committee has been appointed, parties cannot consent to a motion to lift stay.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter the appropriate case number and click Next
  4. Select Relief from Co-Debtor Stay, and Click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Message re: proposed order, click Next
  7. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Relief from Stay (Fee)

An automatic stay is imposed at the time of filing a new petition preventing creditors from taking any action against the debtor(s).

  • When a motion to lift automatic stay is filed, a filing fee is required. Exceptions to this are if the stay is filed by a United States Governmental agency, a debtor in a chapter 7, 12 or 13, motion for relief from co-debtor stay, Child Support Creditor (if proper form filed) or if the stay has been consented to by all parties at the time of initial filing of the motion as specified by the local rules (either by a stipulated motion, or by a proposed order with consents). NOTE - for chapter 11 cases, if no creditor's committee has been appointed, parties cannot consent to a motion to lift stay.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter the appropriate case number and click Next
  4. Select Relief from Stay (Fee), and Click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Message re: correct event, click Next
  7. Message re: Proposed order, click Next
  8. Browse for your pdf document
  9. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  10. Click Next
  11. Fee amount, click Next
  12. Note re: Adequate protection, click Next
  13. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  14. If all is correct, click Next
  15. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Relief from Stay (No Fee)

An automatic stay is imposed at the time of filing a new petition preventing creditors from taking any action against the debtor(s).

  • When a motion to lift automatic stay is filed, a filing fee is required. Exceptions to this are if the stay is filed by a United States Governmental agency, a debtor in a chapter 7, 12 or 13, motion for relief from co-debtor stay, Child Support Creditor (if proper form filed) or if the stay has been consented to by all parties at the time of initial filing of the motion as specified by the local rules (either by a stipulated motion, or by a proposed order with consents). NOTE - for chapter 11 cases, if no creditor's committee has been appointed, parties cannot consent to a motion to lift stay.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter the appropriate case number and click Next
  4. Select Relief from Stay (No Fee), and Click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Message regarding correct event, click Next
  7. Message regarding proposed order, click Next
  8. Browse for your pdf document
  9. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  10. Click Next
  11. Note re: Adequate Protection, click Next
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Remand

The court to which such claim or cause of action is removed may remand such claim or cause of action on any equitable ground. Motions for remand of a removed claim or cause of action must be filed with the bankruptcy clerk and served on the parties to the removed claim or cause of action.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Remand, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Remove Debtor as Debtor in Possession

Use this event if you wish to petition the Court to remove a Debtor as Debtor in Possession in a Chapter 11 case.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, click next
  4. Select Remove Debtor as Debtor in Possession, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Remove Professional

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, click next
  4. Select Remove Professional, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Remove Trustee

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, click next
  4. Select Remove Trustee, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Reopen Case (Fee)

Be sure case is closed before docketing this event.

If you are representing the U.S. Trustee or a panel trustee, or this filing is to correct Clerk or Court administrative error, or you are reopening to file an action relating to discharge, no fee is required.

If this filing does not require a fee, use Motion to Reopen Case (No Fee) event.

 

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, click next
  4. Select Reopen Case(Fee), click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. You will see a message regarding the fee requirements - click Next
  7. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Screen will prompt fee amount - click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Reopen Case (No Fee)

Be sure case is closed before docketing this event.

Unless you are representing the U.S. Trustee or a panel trustee, or this filing is to correct Clerk or Court administrative error, or you are reopening to file an action relating to discharge, a fee is required.

If this is filing requires a fee, use Motion to Reopen Case (Fee) event.

 

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, click next
  4. Select Reopen Case(No Fee), click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. You will see a message regarding the fee requirements - click Next
  7. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Request Redaction of Information in Document

This motion is filed when sensitive information is contained in a document already on file, and you wish to have the information redacted. If the motion is granted, court staff will restrict access to the document containing the sensitive information and will advise you on the proper procedure for submitting a redacted document.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, click next
  4. Select Request Redaction of Information in Document, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Select the category to which your event relates, click Next
  9. Select the event that you wish to relate to, click Next
  10. Click Next
  11. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Request Redaction of Personal Identifiers

This motion is filed when personal identifiers (i.e. full SSN, bank account numbers, names of minor children, etc) are contained in a document already on file and you wish to have the information redacted. If the motion is granted, court staff will restrict access to the document containing the personal identifiers and will advise you on the proper procedure for submitting a redacted document.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, click next
  4. Select Request Redaction of Personal Identifiers, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Select the category to which your event relates, click Next
  9. Select the event that you wish to relate to, click Next
  10. Click Next
  11. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Request for Certification of Direct Appeal

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, click next
  4. Select Request for Certification of Direct Appeal, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Select the category to which your event relates, click Next
  9. Select the event that you wish to relate to, click Next
  10. Click Next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Restrict Public Access

This motion may be filed when a party wishes for a document to be seen only by certain parties and not the general public.

  • A proposed order should be sent to the appropriate scheduling deputy.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Restrict Public Access, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for Document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Select Refer to existing event(s), Click next
  9. Select the category to which your event relates, Click next
  10. Select the event to which your event relates, Click next
  11. Docket text reads "Motion to Restrict Public Access Re: _______ Filed by _______".
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.
  15. Click next

Retain Economic Stimulus Refund/Check

Motions to Retain Economic Stimulus Refund/Check are to clearly state within the motion:

  • that said motion relates to the Economic Stimulus check;
  • the anticipated/actual amount of the check; and
  • the intended use of the funds.

The motion must be noticed to all creditors and parties in interest, with a 21-day bar date for filing objections. The motion must also contain language that the relief sought may be granted if no objections are timely filed.

If objections are timely filed, the matter will be set for hearing.

If no objections are timely filed, submit a proposed order to appropriate scheduling clerk

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/ Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter the case number and click on Next
  4. Select Retain Economic Stimulus Refund/check
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.
  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Select Notices
  3. Enter the case number and click on Next
  4. Select Setting Bar Date and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
  6. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    1. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    2. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    3. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    4. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
  7. Browse for Document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. (Read the Notice) If no Date Specified, type in 21 days. If date specified, either accept default date (if it is correct) or type into the text box, the date from the notice so the entry and notice match, link to the Motion to Retain Economic Stimulus Refund/Check and click next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Sanctions

This motion may be filed when a party wishes for the Court to impose a penalty on another party for violation of local or federal rules and procedures, or for non-compliance with a Court order.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select appropriate Sanctions event, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Sanctions Under USC 28 Section 1927

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Sanctions Under USC 28 Section 1927, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, Click next
  6. Browse for your pdf Document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Sanctions for Debtors Attorney

This motion may be filed when a party wishes for the Court to impose a penalty on another Debtor's Attorney for violation of local or federal rules and procedures, or for non-compliance with a Court order.

 

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Sanctions for Debtor's Attorney, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, Click next
  6. Browse for your pdf Document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Sanctions for Violation of the Automatic Stay

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Sanctions for Violation of the Automatic Stay, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, Click next
  6. Browse for your pdf Document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Seal

Use this event if you are making a request to keep something from being disseminated to third parties.

You will need to provide a courtesy copy of the document you wish to have sealed to Chambers. DO NOT attach the document you wish to seal to the motion to seal that you are electronically filing.

You will need to submit a proposed order to appropriate scheduling deputy. Chambers will determine whether or not to seal the documents and enter an order.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Seal, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for Document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Select Refer to existing event(s),if appropriate and Click next. If not, skip to step 11
  9. Select the category to which your event relates, Click next
  10. Select the event to which your event relates, Click next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Sell/Sale of Property

A motion to sell is a motion to sell property of the estate. A notice setting out a [21-day] bar date needs to be done. If no objections send a proposed order to the appropriate scheduling deputy. If objections are filed, the matter will be scheduled for hearing after the bar date runs.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Sell/Sale of Property, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
  6. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    1. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    2. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    3. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    4. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    5. Check box to create association, click Next
  7. Select the appropriate Motion: Sale of Property Under Section 363(b), Sale of Property Under Section 363(f), To Sell-Other and click Next
  8. Fill in the text box: Sale of What ? Enter a description of Item for Docket Text.   NOTE- If you choose 363(f), There is an associated filing fee for this motion.
  9. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  10. Click Next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Sell Property Free and Clear of Liens

This motion should be noticed with a [21-day] bar date. You will need to complete the event Setting Bar Date located in the Notices menu.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, click next
  4. Select Sell Property Free & clear of Liens, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
  6. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    1. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    2. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    3. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    4. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    5. Check box to create association, click Next
  7. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Fill in the text box for Sell What?, click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Set Hearing

This is a motion requesting that a hearing be set on a particular issue or motion.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, click next
  4. Select Set Hearing, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Check box for Refer to existing event(s)?, click Next
  9. Select the category to which your event relates, click Next
  10. Select the event that you wish to relate to, click Next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Set Last Day to File Proofs of Claim

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, click next
  4. Select Set Last Day to file Proofs of Claim, click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Setting Property Value

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Setting Property Value and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  7. Click Next
  8. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  9. If all is correct, click Next
  10. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Sever Case

This motion is filed when one debtor in a joint case wishes to convert to another chapter, or desires that his/her case be separated from a joint case for another reason.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Sever Case and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. Note - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Instructions will appear that say, "If you are filing on behalf of the debtor, a fee is required. Click ONLY if the document is filed on behalf of the debtor." Click the radio button for Debtor if motion is filed on behalf of the debtor.
  7. Browse for your PDF document
    1. Do you have attachments to add?
    2. Select Yes and click Next
    3. Browse for your pdf document
    4. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    5. Click Add to List
    6. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. If radio button was checked for filing by the debtor you will see the amount for the filing fee, click Next
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary.
  11. Click next to submit your entry
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Stay

A motion to Stay or Stay Pending Appeal is filed to stop an action from happening. A proposed order should be submitted to appropriate scheduling deputy.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Application/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter Case Number and click Next
  4. Select Stay and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. Note - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your PDF document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Click the box asking you to Refer to existing event(s)? and click Next
  10. Select the category to which your event relates and click Next
  11. Select the appropriate event(s) to which your event relates and click Next
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary.
  13. Click next to submit your entry
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Stay Pending Appeal

A motion to Stay or Stay Pending Appeal is filed to stop an action from happening. For example: an order has entered granting a motion. A motion to stay pending appeal may be filed to stop anything from happening on the order pending the result of an appeal. A proposed order should be sent to appropriate chambers.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Stay Pending Appeal, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check the box next to Refer to Existing event(s)? and click Next.
  10. Select the Order to which your motion relates and click Next.
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Stipulation/Settlement Agreement

Procedures to file document

  • When opposing parties settle a matter they may file a motion for Stipulation/Settlement of Agreement.
  • This is noticed with a [21-day] bar date.
  1. Click Adversary
  2. Choose Motions
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Stipulation Settlement Agreement, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check the box for Refer to existing events, if appropriate. Complete the text box regarding Stipulation with Whom?
    1. If you checked the box to refer to an existing event, choose the category to which your event relates by highlighting it, and click Next.
      1. Check the box next to the approriate related event and click Next.
    2. If you did not check the box to refer to an existing event, simply complete the text box regarding Stipulation with Whom? and move directly to step 10.
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Substitute Attorney

A motion to substitute attorney may be filed when an attorney leaves a firm and someone else in the firm will be taking over the case. A proposed order is sent to the appropriate chambers.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Substitute Attorney, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Terminate Appointment of Ombudsman

On motion of the United States Trustee or a party in interest, the court may terminate the appointment of the healthcare ombudsman if the court finds that the appointment is not necessary to protect patients.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Terminate Appointment of Ombudsman, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Click the radio button ONLY if Health Care Ombudsman. Enter the name of the Ombudsman in the text box and click Next.
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Termination of Absence of Stay - USC 362(j)

Pursuant to Local Rule 4001-1(b)(5), this motion must include a notice that any party opposing the motion must timely file and serve an answer at least 7 days prior to the date set for the preliminary hearing on the motion.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Termination or Absence of Stay - USC 362(j), and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review message - NOTE: Pursuant to Local Rule 4001-1(b)(5), this motion must include a notice that any party opposing the motion must timely file and serve an answer at least 7 days prior to the date set for the preliminary hearing on the motion. Click Next.
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

To File Tax Documents/Request Access

Tax documents may be filed by the debtor with the Court in response to a request by the Court the U.S. Trustee or creditor, and copies of these documents may subsequently be requested in the form of a motion. Chambers will enter an order granting or denying the request.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select To File Tax Documents/Request Access, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Turnover

This event is usually used by the trustee requesting the turnover of tax returns or tax refunds. This does not require a filing fee.

  • Motions for turnover of tax returns will be granted on an order to be submitted by the trustee. The order will require the debtors to turn over the return or say why they cannot.
  • Motions for turnover of tax refunds will be set for hearing.
  • For all other Motions for turnover, Chambers will enter a memorandum order which allows the debtors [14 days] to file a resistance to the motion. If no resistance is filed, the trustee shall submit a proposed order granting the motion. If the debtors file a resistance, the motion will be set for hearing.

Procedures to file document

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Select Motions
  3. Enter appropriate case number and click next
  4. Select Turnover and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Use Cash Collateral

This motion must be noticed to all creditors and parties in interest, allowing at least [14 days] for objections to be filed. Often this is an emergency motion, as money is needed to continue operating the business. If the motion so requests, the court may hold a preliminary hearing before the [14 day] time frame expires.

Procedures to file document

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Select Motions
  3. Enter appropriate case number and click next
  4. Select Use Cash Collateral and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select.
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Click Next
  7. Pursuant to FRBP 4001 (as amended 12/01/07), any Proposed Order submitted with this filing should be included utilizing the Attachment radio button on the following screen. Pursuant to IANB local procedure a Proposed Order should also be emailed to the Scheduling Deputy at the appropriate time. Click next
  8. Browse for your pdf document
  9. Add proposed order as attachment
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  10. Click Next
  11. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  12. If all is correct, click Next
  13. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Vacate

Motions to vacate are filed requesting that an order be treated as having no force or effect. A proposed order is to be submitted to the appropriate Scheduling Deputy.

Procedures to file document

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Select Motions
  3. Enter appropriate case number and click next
  4. Select Vacate and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check box for Refer to existing event(s)?, Click next
  10. Select the category to which you event relates, Click next
  11. Check box next to appropriate event, Click next
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Vacate Discharge

Motions to vacate are filed requesting that an order be treated as having no force or effect. A proposed order is sent to the appropriate chambers.

Procedures to file document

  1. Select Bankruptcy
  2. Select Motions
  3. Enter appropriate case number and click next
  4. Select Vacate Discharge and click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Withdraw as Attorney

Sometimes an attorney feels that he can no longer represent a party due to lack of cooperation or other reasons and will file a motion to withdraw as attorney. Submit proposed order to the appropriate chambers for review.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click on Bankruptcy
  2. Click on Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions
  3. Enter case number, Click next
  4. Select Withdraw As Attorney, Click next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Withdrawal of Reference

A Motion to Withdraw Reference is filed when a party wishes to have a bankruptcy case or proceeding (or any part of a case or proceeding) heard by a District Court judge. This motion is filed with the Bankruptcy Court, requires a $176 filing fee, and must also be accompanied by a Notice Setting Bar Date.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Withdrawal of Reference, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. NOTE- Note the filing fee of $176 to be paid, and click Next.
  10. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  11. If all is correct, click Next
  12. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

Writ

Persons in whose favor judgment has been granted by the court and entered on the docket have the right to request the court's assistance in collecting their judgment by filing a motion/application for a writ.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select Writ, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  10. If all is correct, click Next
  11. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

ZGeneric Application

This event should be used rarely, and only in the event that another specific motion does not meet the needs of the filer. Please review other available motions before selecting this one to docket your application.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select zGeneric Application, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check the box if you wish to refer to an existing event and click Next.( If you do not check the box, simply skip to step 12.)
  10. Select the category to which your event relates by highlighting it, and click Next.
  11. Check the box next to the appropriate event to which your event relates, and click Next.
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.

ZGeneric Motion

This event should be used rarely, and only in the event that another specific motion does not meet the needs of the filer. Please review other available motions before selecting this one to docket your motion.

Procedures to file document

  1. Click Bankruptcy
  2. Choose Motions/Applications/Objections to Exemptions category
  3. Enter appropriate case number, click Next
  4. Select zGeneric Motion, and click Next
  5. Select the filing party and click Next. NOTE - If you need to select more than one name, hold down your Ctrl key and select each name.
    1. If your party is not listed, select Add/Create New Party
    2. Enter party's last/business name and click Search
    3. If party is now listed, select and click Select name from list
    4. If party is not listed, click Create new party
      1. Enter Last name, First names, Middle name if applicable, select the proper response from the Role drop-down list and click Submit. (NOTE - Address is not necessary if you are the attorney for the party you are entering. Service will be made upon you, as the attorney.) Repeat if you are adding more than one party.
    5. Your party should now be available to select and click Next
    6. Check box to create association, click Next
  6. Browse for your pdf document
  7. Do you have attachments to add?
    1. Select Yes and click Next
    2. Browse for your pdf document
    3. Select a Type from the drop down list and/or add in a description of the attachments
    4. Click Add to List
    5. Repeat for any additional attachments
  8. Click Next
  9. Check the box if you wish to refer to an existing event and click Next.( If you do not check the box, simply skip to step 12.)
  10. Select the category to which your event relates by highlighting it, and click Next.
  11. Check the box next to the appropriate event to which your event relates, and click Next.
  12. Review docket text for correctness. NOTE - You may select from the drop down options at the beginning of the docket event and/or add additional text to help describe the docket event if necessary
  13. If all is correct, click Next
  14. You have a second chance to assure correct docketing of the event and you are given a reminder to redact. If satisfied with your docket event, click Next. If you need to correct something, you can simply begin the docket event again.