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Chapter 1: |
Introduction to the Deskbook and the Bankruptcy System |
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- § 1:1 : About the Deskbook1-2
- § 1:2 : Overview of the Bankruptcy Code1-3
- § 1:2.1 : Format and Chapter Content1-3
- [A] : Chapters 1, 3, and 51-3
- [A][1] : Chapter 11-4
- [A][2] : Chapter 31-4
- [A][3] : Chapter 51-4
- [B] : Chapters 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 151-4
- [B][1] : Chapter 71-5
- [B][2] : Chapter 91-5
- [B][3] : Chapter 111-5
- [B][4] : Chapter 121-5
- [B][5] : Chapter 131-6
- [B][6] : Chapter 151-6
- § 1:3 : General Provisions in Chapter 11-6
- § 1:4 : The Players1-10
- § 1:4.1 : Debtors1-10
- [A] : Individual Debtors1-10
- [B] : Business Debtors1-11
- § 1:4.2 : Creditors1-12
- [A] : Unsecured Creditors1-12
- [B] : Secured Creditors1-12
- [C] : Priority Creditors1-13
- § 1:4.3 : Equity Security Holders1-13
- § 1:4.4 : Trustees1-14
- § 1:4.5 : U.S. Trustees1-14
- § 1:4.6 : Bankruptcy Petition Preparers1-15
- § 1:4.7 : Patient Care Ombudsman1-16
- § 1:4.8 : Consumer Privacy Ombudsman1-16
- § 1:5 : Ethical Considerations1-17
- § 1:6 : Alternatives to Consider1-18
- § 1:6.1 : Options Under the Bankruptcy Code1-18
- § 1:6.2 : Alternatives to Bankruptcy1-19
- [A] : Workout1-19
- [B] : State Insolvency Proceedings1-20
- [C] : Walkaway1-21
- Appendix 1A : Summary of EligibilityApp. 1A-1
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Chapter 2: |
Jurisdiction and Related Topics |
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- § 2:1 : Jurisdiction2-1
- § 2:1.1 : Introduction2-1
- § 2:1.2 : The Current Jurisdictional Scheme2-2
- [A] : Overview2-2
- [B] : Bankruptcy Court Jurisdiction2-2
- [C] : Core/Non-Core Matters2-3
- [C][1] : Stern v. Marshall2-8
- [D] : Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Claims2-17
- [E] : Abstention2-17
- [E][1] : Abstention Under Section 1334(c)2-18
- [E][2] : Dismissal or Suspension Under Section 3052-20
- [F] : Withdrawal of the Reference2-22
- [G] : Procedures Governing Withdrawal of the Reference, Abstention, and Proposed Findings2-24
- [H] : Removal and Remand2-25
- [I] : Procedures Governing Removal2-27
- § 2:2 : Jury Trials2-29
- § 2:3 : Venue2-31
- § 2:4 : Sovereign Immunity2-33
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Chapter 3: |
Initiating, Converting, or Dismissing Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 Cases |
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- § 3:1 : Legislative Changes Made by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 20053-2
- § 3:2 : The Timing of Case Filings and the Effect of Prior Filings3-3
- § 3:3 : Voluntary Chapter 7 Cases3-4
- § 3:3.1 : Advantages and Disadvantages3-4
- [A] : Advantages3-4
- [B] : Disadvantages3-7
- § 3:3.2 : Eligibility3-9
- [A] : Pre-Filing Credit Counseling3-9
- [B] : Means Testing and Other Prerequisites3-15
- [B][1] : Prior Discharges3-15
- [B][2] : Potential Debtor’s “Current Monthly Income” (CMI)3-16
- [B][3] : “Median Family Income” (MFI)3-18
- [B][4] : Presumed Deductions3-20
- [B][5] : Applying the Presumption3-22
- [C] : Dismissal for Abuse3-24
- [D] : Filing Requirements and Debtor’s Duties3-27
- § 3:4 : Voluntary Chapter 113-34
- § 3:4.1 : Eligibility3-34
- § 3:4.2 : Considerations3-34
- [A] : Advantages3-34
- [B] : Disadvantages3-37
- [C] : Filing Requirements3-37
- § 3:5 : Involuntary Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 Petitions3-40
- § 3:5.1 : Eligibility3-40
- § 3:5.2 : Considerations3-43
- § 3:6 : Conversion3-47
- § 3:6.1 : Introduction3-47
- § 3:6.2 : Conditions3-48
- § 3:6.3 : Effects of Conversion3-55
- § 3:7 : Dismissal3-58
- § 3:7.1 : Chapter 73-58
- § 3:7.2 : Chapter 113-60
- § 3:7.3 : Effects of Dismissal3-63
- § 3:8 : Closing and Reopening Cases3-64
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Chapter 4: |
Examination of the Debtor and Other Parties |
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- § 4:1 : Meeting of Creditors4-1
- § 4:1.1 : Examining a Business Debtor4-4
- [A] : Relationships with Insiders4-5
- [B] : Relationships with Creditors4-5
- [C] : Plans to Reorganize or to Liquidate Business4-6
- § 4:1.2 : Examining a Consumer Debtor4-6
- § 4:1.3 : Transfers of Property4-7
- § 4:1.4 : Eligibility4-8
- § 4:2 : Examination Under Rule 20044-8
- § 4:2.1 : Scope of Examination4-8
- § 4:2.2 : Procedure4-12
- § 4:2.3 : Who May Participate4-12
- § 4:2.4 : Objections4-13
- § 4:3 : Privileges4-14
- § 4:3.1 : Attorney-Client Privilege4-14
- § 4:3.2 : Privilege Against Self-Incrimination4-14
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Chapter 5: |
The Automatic Stay |
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- § 5:1 : Purpose of the Stay5-2
- § 5:2 : Legislative Changes Made by the Act5-3
- § 5:3 : Section 362(a): The Scope of the Stay5-4
- § 5:4 : Violations of the Automatic Stay5-7
- § 5:5 : Section 362(b): Exceptions to the Automatic Stay5-13
- § 5:5.1 : Introduction5-13
- § 5:5.2 : Exceptions Under the Code As Modified by the Act5-14
- [A] : Criminal Actions5-14
- [B] : Domestic Relations Matters5-15
- [C] : Subsections 362(b)(6), (7), (12), and (13)5-17
- [D] : Perfecting Pre-Petition Interests5-18
- [E] : Police and Regulatory Powers5-18
- [F] : Tax Proceedings5-22
- [G] : Terminated Nonresidential Leases5-22
- [H] : Presentment and Protest of Negotiable Instruments5-22
- § 5:5.3 : Exceptions Added by the Act5-23
- [A] : Withholding of Income from Wages Used for Repayment of Loans from Retirement Plans5-23
- [B] : Enforcement of Liens Arising from In Rem Orders5-24
- [C] : Enforcement of Liens in Cases Filed in Violation of Section 109(g) or a Court Order5-25
- [D] : Exception for Residential Eviction Proceedings5-25
- [D][1] : Judgment for Possession5-26
- [D][2] : Endangerment of Property or the Illegal Use of Controlled Substances5-28
- [E] : Nonavoidable Transfers5-29
- [F] : Securities Regulation5-29
- [G] : Income Tax Refunds5-29
- § 5:6 : Section 362(c): Duration of the Stay and the Effect of Prior Filings5-30
- § 5:6.1 : Duration of the Stay in General5-30
- § 5:6.2 : The Stay and the Effect of Prior Filings5-30
- [A] : Section 362(c)(3): One Previous Case5-31
- [B] : Section 362(c)(4): More Than One Previous Case5-35
- § 5:6.3 : Section 362(j): Comfort Orders5-38
- § 5:6.4 : Pre-Petition Waiver of Stay5-38
- § 5:7 : Section 362(n): Multiple Filings by Small Business Debtors: The Automatic Stay May Not Apply5-39
- § 5:8 : Section 362(h): Duration of the Stay and Duties of Individual Debtors5-40
- § 5:8.1 : Section 521(a)(2) Duties: Claims Secured by Personal Property of the Estate5-40
- [A] : Action by Trustee on Debtor’s Default5-42
- § 5:8.2 : Section 521(a)(6) Duties: Purchase Money Secured Claims5-43
- § 5:8.3 : Section 521(d) and Ipso Facto Clauses5-44
- § 5:9 : Relief from Stay5-44
- § 5:9.1 : Introduction5-44
- [A] : Status As a “Party in Interest”5-45
- [B] : Right of a Servicer to Bring a Motion for Relief from Stay5-46
- [C] : Grounds for Relief5-46
- § 5:9.2 : Section 362(e)(1): Termination of the Stay After the Filing of a Motion5-49
- [A] : Section 362(e)(2): Duration of the Stay After the Filing of a Motion Where the Debtor Is an Individual5-50
- [B] : Section 362(f): Emergency Relief from Stay5-51
- § 5:9.3 : Motions for Relief from Stay Under Section 362(d)(1) for Cause5-52
- [A] : Real Estate and Personal Property Cases5-52
- [B] : Relief to Pursue Pending Litigation5-53
- § 5:9.4 : Motions for Relief Under Section 362(d)(2)5-55
- § 5:9.5 : Motions for Relief Under Section 362(d)(3)5-57
- § 5:9.6 : Motions for Relief Under Section 362(d)(4)5-58
- § 5:10 : Section 362(g): Burden of Proof5-60
- § 5:11 : Section 361: Adequate Protection5-60
- § 5:12 : Relief from the Automatic Stay in Chapter 13 Cases5-62
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Chapter 6: |
Avoidance Powers |
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- § 6:1 : Legislative Changes Made by the Act6-2
- § 6:2 : Introduction to the Avoidance Powers6-3
- § 6:2.1 : General Concepts6-3
- § 6:2.2 : Who May Exercise Avoidance Powers6-4
- § 6:3 : The Strong-Arm Clause6-6
- § 6:4 : Powers As Successor in Interest of Unsecured Creditors6-9
- § 6:4.1 : Avoidance Under State Law6-9
- § 6:4.2 : Marshaling6-11
- § 6:5 : Avoidance of Particular Types of Transactions6-11
- § 6:5.1 : Statutory Liens6-11
- § 6:5.2 : Preferences6-14
- [A] : General Concepts and Venue6-14
- [B] : Background and Elements6-15
- [C] : Exceptions and Defenses6-23
- [C][1] : Substantially Contemporaneous Exchange6-24
- [C][2] : Ordinary-Course Transfers6-27
- [C][3] : Purchase Money Security Interests6-29
- [C][4] : Subsequent New Value6-30
- [C][5] : “Floating Lien” Collateral—Improvement in Position6-33
- [C][6] : Statutory Lien6-34
- [C][7] : Alimony, Maintenance, and Support Payments6-34
- [C][8] : Small Preferences in a Consumer Case6-34
- [C][9] : Small Preferences in Cases Without Substantial Consumer Debt6-35
- § 6:5.3 : Avoidance of Fraudulent Transfers6-35
- [A] : Elements of Fraud6-39
- [B] : Less Than Reasonably Equivalent Value6-40
- [C] : Self-Settled Trusts6-42
- [D] : Liens for Good-Faith Transferees6-43
- [E] : Leveraged Buyouts6-44
- [F] : Ponzi Schemes6-45
- § 6:6 : Post-Petition Transfers6-46
- § 6:7 : Setoff and Recoupment6-49
- § 6:7.1 : Introduction6-49
- § 6:7.2 : Pre-Petition Setoffs6-50
- § 6:7.3 : Post-Petition Setoffs6-52
- § 6:8 : Limitations on Avoidance Powers6-53
- § 6:8.1 : Limitations on Time to File6-53
- § 6:8.2 : Liability of Transferees of Avoided Transfers and Preservation of Liens6-56
- § 6:8.3 : Reclamation Rights6-59
- § 6:8.4 : Warehouseman’s Lien6-61
- § 6:9 : Preservation of Avoided Transfer6-61
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Chapter 7: |
Collection, Disposition, and Distribution of Property of the Estate |
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- § 7:1 : What Constitutes Property of the Estate7-2
- § 7:1.1 : Marital Issues7-8
- § 7:1.2 : Exclusions from Property of the Estate7-9
- [A] : Retirement Plans7-11
- [B] : Pawned Goods7-12
- [C] : Social Security and Other Benefits7-13
- § 7:2 : Collection of Property of the Estate7-13
- § 7:2.1 : Turnover7-14
- [A] : Custodians7-14
- [B] : Noncustodians7-16
- [C] : Turnover Procedure7-17
- § 7:2.2 : Avoidance Powers7-17
- § 7:2.3 : Pursuing the Debtor’s Causes of Action and Extensions of Time Under Section 1087-17
- § 7:2.4 : Assumption of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases7-19
- § 7:3 : Disposition of Property of the Estate7-20
- § 7:4 : Exemptions7-21
- § 7:4.1 : Section 522(d) Exemptions7-30
- § 7:4.2 : Exemptions Other Than Under Section 522(d)7-33
- § 7:4.3 : Application of Exemptions to Taxes and Domestic Support Obligations7-35
- § 7:4.4 : Creation of Exemptible Property7-35
- [A] : Debtor’s Right to Avoid Liens7-35
- [B] : Debtor’s Right to Exempt Property Recovered by Trustee, or That Could Be Recovered by Trustee7-39
- § 7:4.5 : Surcharge of Exempt Property7-40
- § 7:4.6 : Procedure for Exempting Property and Objecting to Exemptions7-40
- § 7:4.7 : Amendment of Exemptions7-42
- § 7:5 : Abandonment7-43
- § 7:6 : Redemption7-44
- § 7:7 : The Sale, Use, or Lease of Property Outside the Ordinary Course of Business7-44
- § 7:8 : Sale of Property in Which the Estate and Others Have an Interest7-47
- § 7:8.1 : Sale Free and Clear of Interests in Property7-47
- § 7:8.2 : Sales Involving Co-Owners7-48
- § 7:9 : Assignment of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases7-49
- § 7:10 : Rejection of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases7-49
- § 7:11 : Distribution of Property of the Estate7-50
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Chapter 8: |
Claims and Interests |
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- § 8:1 : Types of Claims and Interests8-1
- § 8:1.1 : Claims8-1
- [A] : Secured Claims8-4
- [B] : Priority and Nonpriority Unsecured Claims8-9
- § 8:1.2 : Interests8-17
- § 8:2 : Filing Proofs of Claim or Interest8-18
- § 8:2.1 : Informal Proofs of Claim8-23
- § 8:3 : Disallowance of Claims or Interests8-24
- § 8:4 : Allowance of Administrative Expense Claims8-28
- § 8:5 : Estimation of Claims8-35
- § 8:6 : Determination of Tax Liability8-35
- § 8:7 : Subordination and Recharacterization8-37
- § 8:8 : Interest on Tax Claims8-41
- § 8:9 : Claims and Stern v. Marshall8-41
- § 8:10 : Claims Against Trustees8-42
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Chapter 9: |
Discharge and Dischargeability |
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- § 9:1 : Introduction9-2
- § 9:2 : Who Is Entitled to a Discharge?9-3
- § 9:2.1 : Individuals9-3
- [A] : Requirements for Issuance of Discharge9-4
- [B] : Waiver of Discharge9-6
- § 9:2.2 : Corporations and Partnerships9-7
- § 9:2.3 : Chapter 12 Debtors9-7
- § 9:3 : Effect of a Discharge9-8
- § 9:4 : Reaffirmation, Redemption, and Surrender9-12
- § 9:4.1 : Reaffirmation9-13
- § 9:4.2 : Redemption9-19
- § 9:4.3 : Surrender9-20
- § 9:5 : Discharge Orders9-21
- § 9:6 : Objection to an Individual Debtor’s Discharge9-22
- § 9:6.1 : Introduction9-22
- § 9:6.2 : Procedure and Time for Objections9-23
- § 9:6.3 : Grounds for Denial of Discharge9-25
- [A] : Fraudulent Transfer, Concealment, or Destruction of Property9-25
- [B] : Failure to Keep or Destruction of Records9-26
- [C] : False Oath or Claim9-26
- [D] : Bribery9-27
- [E] : Failure to Cooperate with Officers of the Estate9-27
- [F] : Failure to Explain Loss of Assets9-26
- [G] : Failure to Follow Valid Orders9-28
- [H] : Forbidden Acts in Another Bankruptcy Case9-29
- [I] : Personal Financial Management Training9-29
- [J] : Prior Discharge; Other Grounds9-30
- § 9:6.4 : Burden of Proof9-31
- § 9:7 : Revocation of Discharge9-31
- § 9:8 : Dischargeability of Debts9-33
- § 9:8.1 : Introduction9-33
- § 9:8.2 : Procedure and Time for Objections9-36
- § 9:8.3 : Burden of Proof9-39
- § 9:8.4 : Nondischargeable Debts Under Section 523(c)9-39
- [A] : Debts Created by Fraud9-40
- [A][1] : False Pretenses, False Representations and Actual Fraud9-40
- [A][2] : False Statements of Financial Condition9-42
- [A][3] : “Loading Up” Consumer Debts and Credit Card Debts9-43
- [B] : Fiduciary’s Fraud or Fiduciary’s Defalcation and Embezzlement or Larceny9-44
- [C] : Willful and Malicious Injury9-48
- [D] : Debts in Connection with a Separation Agreement or Divorce Decree9-50
- § 9:8.5 : Nondischargeable Debts Other Than Under Section 523(c)9-50
- [A] : Gap Claims9-51
- [B] : Eighth Priority and Other Taxes9-51
- [B][1] : Three-Year Taxes9-51
- [B][2] : 240-Day Taxes9-52
- [B][3] : Unassessed but Assessable Taxes9-53
- [B][4] : Property Taxes9-53
- [B][5] : Trust Fund Taxes9-53
- [B][6] : Employee Benefit Plan Taxes9-53
- [B][7] : Excise Taxes and Customs Duties9-53
- [B][8] : Unfiled and Late Filed Returns9-54
- [B][9] : Tax Fraud9-54
- [C] : Unlisted or Unscheduled Debts9-55
- [D] : Domestic Support Obligations and Other Divorce-Related Claims9-56
- [E] : Fines and Penalties9-60
- [F] : Student Loans9-61
- [G] : Claims Arising from Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol9-66
- [H] : Debtor Previously Not Granted a Discharge9-66
- [I] : Loans from Retirement Plans9-67
- [J] : Miscellaneous9-67
- § 9:9 : Settlement of Section 523 and Section 727 Adversary Proceedings9-68
- § 9:9.1 : Settlement of Section 523 Proceedings9-69
- § 9:9.2 : Settlement of Section 727 Proceedings9-69
- § 9:10 : Money Judgments9-70
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Chapter 10: |
Ethical Considerations and the Employment and Compensation of Professionals; And Appendix 10A: Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed Under 11 U.S.C. § 330 |
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- § 10:1 : Introduction10-2
- § 10:2 : Chapter 7 Cases10-2
- § 10:2.1 : Certifications and Sanctions Under Section 707(b)10-2
- § 10:2.2 : Debt Relief Agencies10-4
- [A] : Requirements for Debt Relief Agencies10-5
- [B] : Debt Relief Agency Disclosures10-6
- [C] : Restrictions on Debt Relief Agencies10-9
- § 10:2.3 : General Requirements of Sections 327 and 32910-13
- § 10:3 : Chapter 13 Cases10-18
- § 10:4 : Chapter 12 Cases10-18
- § 10:5 : Chapter 11 Cases10-19
- § 10:5.1 : Full and Complete Disclosure10-20
- § 10:5.2 : Post Facto Employment of Professionals10-22
- § 10:5.3 : Retainers10-22
- [A] : Types of Retainers10-22
- [B] : Contents of Retainer Agreement10-24
- [C] : Source of Retainers10-24
- [D] : Indemnification Agreements10-25
- § 10:5.4 : Contingent Fees10-25
- § 10:5.5 : Fee Applications10-26
- § 10:6 : Procedure10-30
- § 10:7 : Sanctions for Professional Misconduct10-31
- § 10:7.1 : Sanctions Under Bankruptcy Rule 901110-31
- § 10:7.2 : Contempt Under 11 U.S.C. § 105 and Bankruptcy Rule 902010-33
- Appendix 10A : Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed Under 11 U.S.C. § 330App. 10A-1
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Chapter 11: |
Chapter 11 And Appendix 11A: Operating Guidelines and Reporting Requirements for Chapter 11 Cases |
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- § 11:1 : Introduction11-3
- § 11:2 : The Debtor in Possession11-4
- § 11:2.1 : Powers11-4
- § 11:2.2 : Duties11-6
- § 11:2.3 : Employment of Professionals11-7
- § 11:3 : Other Participants in Chapter 1111-11
- § 11:3.1 : Creditors’ Committee11-11
- § 11:3.2 : Equity Security Holders and Other Committees11-16
- § 11:3.3 : Trustee11-17
- [A] : Grounds for Appointment11-17
- [B] : Qualification11-20
- [C] : Duties and Powers11-21
- [D] : Compensation11-24
- § 11:3.4 : The Examiner11-25
- § 11:3.5 : The U.S. Trustee11-25
- § 11:4 : Conducting Business11-26
- § 11:4.1 : Transactions in the Ordinary Course of Business11-27
- § 11:4.2 : Transactions out of the Ordinary Course of Business11-28
- [A] : First-Day Orders11-28
- [A][1] : Extensions of Time to File Schedules and Statement of Financial Affairs11-29
- [A][2] : Joint Administration11-29
- [A][3] : Payment of Pre-petition Employee Compensation11-31
- [A][4] : Critical Vendor Motions11-32
- [A][5] : Reclamation Claims and Twenty-Day Claims11-33
- [A][6] : Pre-petition Customer Services11-35
- [A][7] : Employment of Professionals11-35
- [A][8] : Pre-petition Bank Accounts11-36
- [A][9] : Utilities11-36
- [A][10] : Financing Orders11-38
- [B] : Post-petition Financing11-39
- [B][1] : Use of Cash Collateral11-39
- [B][2] : Obtaining Credit11-43
- [B][3] : Controversial Provisions in Financing Orders11-46
- [B][3][a] : Cross-Collateralization11-47
- [B][3][b] : Findings of Fact Regarding the Validity, Perfection, Priority, or Amount of the Secured Party’s Liens11-48
- [B][3][c] : Waivers of Rights and Defenses11-48
- [B][3][d] : Liens in Avoidance Actions11-49
- [B][3][e] : Drop-Dead Clauses11-49
- [B][3][f] : Carve-Outs11-49
- [B][3][g] : Miscellaneous Provisions11-50
- [C] : Use, Sale, or Lease of Property11-51
- [C][1] : The Business-Judgment Test11-52
- [C][2] : Sales Procedures11-54
- § 11:4.3 : Employee Issues11-61
- [A] : Retention, Bonus, and Severance Programs11-61
- [B] : Retirement Benefits11-65
- § 11:4.4 : Assumption and Rejection of Executory Contracts and Leases11-66
- [A] : Definitions11-67
- [B] : Procedure11-69
- [B][1] : Timing11-69
- [B][1][a] : Residential Real Property and Personal Property11-69
- [B][1][b] : Nonresidential Real Property11-70
- [B][2] : Motion Practice11-71
- [B][3] : The Confusion About Section 365(d)(3)11-71
- [B][4] : Rejection11-74
- [B][4][a] : Considerations11-74
- [B][4][b] : Grounds11-75
- [B][5] : Assumption11-76
- [B][6] : Assignment11-80
- [C] : Termination by the Nondebtor11-82
- [D] : Claims from Rejection11-82
- [E] : Special Contracts11-85
- [E][1] : Collective Bargaining Agreements11-85
- [E][2] : Contracts for Lease or Sale of Real Property or Timeshare Interests11-87
- [E][3] : Intellectual Property Contracts11-88
- § 11:5 : Formulation of a Chapter 11 Plan11-90
- § 11:5.1 : Introduction and Summary11-90
- § 11:5.2 : Who Can Propose a Plan?11-92
- § 11:5.3 : Contents of a Plan11-93
- [A] : Mandatory Provisions11-93
- [B] : Discretionary Provisions11-96
- § 11:5.4 : Classification of Claims and Interests11-97
- § 11:5.5 : Types of Plans11-99
- § 11:5.6 : Treatment of Claims and Interests11-102
- § 11:6 : Disclosure Statement11-108
- § 11:7 : Acceptance of the Plan11-112
- § 11:8 : Confirmation of the Plan11-113
- § 11:8.1 : The Hearing on Confirmation11-113
- § 11:8.2 : Standards for Confirmation11-115
- [A] : General11-115
- [B] : The Cramdown11-121
- [C] : The Section 1111(b) Election11-125
- § 11:8.3 : Effect of Confirmation11-128
- [A] : Third-Party Releases11-132
- § 11:9 : Modification of the Plan11-134
- § 11:10 : Revocation of an Order of Confirmation11-136
- § 11:11 : Consummation of the Plan11-136
- § 11:11.1 : Implementation11-136
- § 11:11.2 : Retention of Jurisdiction11-137
- § 11:11.3 : Distribution and Final Decree11-138
- § 11:12 : Conversion and Dismissal11-139
- § 11:13 : The Small Business Case11-141
- § 11:13.1 : Attaining Small Business Status11-141
- § 11:13.2 : Responsibilities of the Small Business Debtor11-142
- § 11:13.3 : Plan Confirmation for the Small Business Case11-144
- § 11:14 : The Individual Chapter 11 Debtor11-146
- Appendix 11A : Operating Guidelines and Reporting Requirements for Chapter 11 CasesApp. 11A-1
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Chapter 12: |
Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer or Fisherman with Regular Annual Income |
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- § 12:1 : Introduction12-2
- § 12:1.1 : Definitions and Eligibility12-2
- [A] : Family Farmer12-4
- [B] : Family Fishermen12-6
- § 12:1.2 : Chapter 12 Is Voluntary12-7
- § 12:1.3 : Considerations12-7
- [A] : Advantages12-7
- [B] : Disadvantages12-8
- [C] : Filing Requirements12-9
- § 12:2 : Operating Under Chapter 1212-10
- § 12:2.1 : The Players12-10
- § 12:2.2 : The Debtor and Debtor in Possession12-11
- § 12:2.3 : The Chapter 12 Trustee12-12
- § 12:2.4 : Creditors12-14
- § 12:3 : Property of the Estate12-14
- § 12:4 : Stay of Actions12-15
- § 12:5 : Adequate Protection12-15
- § 12:6 : Sales Free of Interests12-17
- § 12:7 : The Plan12-18
- § 12:8 : Modification of the Plan12-24
- § 12:9 : Confirmation12-25
- § 12:10 : Effect of Confirmation12-31
- § 12:11 : Payments12-33
- § 12:12 : Revocation of Confirmation12-33
- § 12:13 : Tax Provisions12-33
- § 12:14 : The Chapter 12 Discharge12-34
- § 12:15 : Conversion and Dismissal12-35
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Chapter 13: |
Chapter 13 And Appendix 13A: Comparison of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Discharge Provisions |
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- § 13:1 : Initiating a Chapter 13 Case13-3
- § 13:1.1 : Introduction13-3
- § 13:1.2 : Eligibility13-5
- § 13:1.3 : Filing Considerations13-12
- [A] : The Chapter 13 Discharge13-12
- [B] : Advantages13-16
- [C] : Disadvantages13-21
- § 13:1.4 : Filing Requirements13-25
- [A] : Initial Filing Requirements13-25
- [B] : Obligations to File Tax Returns13-29
- [C] : The Plan13-32
- § 13:2 : Operating Under Chapter 1313-33
- § 13:2.1 : Property of the Estate13-33
- § 13:2.2 : The Automatic Stay and the Co-Debtor Stay13-35
- § 13:2.3 : The Debtor and the Debtor’s Attorney13-36
- § 13:2.4 : The Chapter 13 Trustee13-41
- § 13:2.5 : Secured Creditors13-44
- § 13:2.6 : Unsecured Creditors13-45
- § 13:2.7 : Avoidance and Recovery Powers13-45
- § 13:3 : Considerations in Formulating and Obtaining Confirmation of a Chapter 13 Plan13-47
- § 13:3.1 : General Criteria: Sections 1322 and 132513-47
- [A] : Plan Contents: Mandatory Provisions13-47
- [B] : Plan Contents: Discretionary Provisions13-50
- [C] : Plan Duration13-56
- [D] : Retirement Accounts13-57
- [E] : Practical Considerations13-59
- § 13:3.2 : Confirmation Requirements13-60
- [A] : The Confirmation Hearing13-60
- [B] : General Requirements: Section 1325(a)(1) and (a)(2)13-60
- [C] : Good Faith: Section 1325(a)(3) and (a)(7)13-61
- [D] : The Best-Interests Test: Section 1325(a)(4)13-66
- [E] : Feasibility: Section 1325(a)(6)13-66
- [F] : Domestic Support Obligations and Tax Returns: Section 1325(a)(8) and (a)(9)13-68
- § 13:3.3 : Treatment of Priority Claims13-69
- § 13:3.4 : Treatment of Unsecured Claims13-72
- [A] : Time of Filing13-72
- [B] : Classification13-72
- [C] : Chapter 13 Criteria for Payment of Unsecured Creditors: The Best-Efforts Test13-75
- [C][1] : Introduction13-75
- [C][2] : Issues13-81
- [C][2][a] : Is Projected Disposable Income the Same As Disposable Income?13-81
- [C][2][b] : Is an Ownership Expense for an Unencumbered Automobile Owned by an Above-Median-Income Debtor a Reasonably Necessary Expense?13-85
- [C][2][c] : Can an Above-Median-Income Debtor Calculate His Chapter 13 Plan Payment by Deducting from His Income the IRS Local Standard Housing Expense Even Though the Debtor’s Actual Housing Expense Is Substantially Less?13-88
- [C][2][d] : Is the Debtor Allowed a Deduction for Secured Debt Payments When the Collateral Is Being Surrendered?13-89
- [C][2][e] : Is the Applicable Commitment Period Temporal or Monetary?13-92
- [C][2][f] : Should the Bankruptcy Courts Refer to the Internal Revenue Manual for Determining Expenses Under Section 707(b)(2)(A)(iii)(I)?13-94
- [C][3] : Other Unsettled Topics Involving Debtors’ Income and Expenses13-95
- [C][3][a] : Expense Deductions for Multiple Vehicles13-95
- [C][3][b] : Double-Dipping13-95
- [C][3][c] : Educational Expenses and Other Miscellaneous Income and Expense Issues13-96
- § 13:3.5 : Treatment of Secured Claims13-97
- [A] : In General13-97
- [A][1] : The Bar to Balloon Payments: Section 1325(a)(5)(B)(iii)(I)13-102
- [A][2] : The Hanging Paragraph13-105
- [A][2][a] : What Happens When the Vehicle Is Surrendered?13-106
- [A][2][b] : Is a 910 Claim a Secured Claim and If Bifurcation Is Not Permitted Can the Interest Rate and Term of the Loan Be Modified?13-108
- [A][2][c] : Can the Debtor Bifurcate a 910 Claim in His Plan If the Creditor Does Not Object?13-111
- [A][2][d] : What Is a “Purchase Money Security Interest” for Purposes of the Hanging Paragraph?13-112
- [A][2][e] : How Do You Count the 910-Day Period?13-115
- [A][2][f] : What Is a “Motor Vehicle”?13-116
- [A][2][g] : When Is a Vehicle “Acquired for the Personal Use of the Debtor”?13-117
- [A][2][h] : What Is the Clause “Or if collateral for that debt consists of any other thing of value” All About?13-119
- [A][2][i] : Practical Considerations13-120
- [B] : Residential Real Property13-124
- [C] : Unsecured Second Mortgages13-128
- [C][1] : Curing Defaults13-132
- [C][2] : Unsecured Mortgages in “Chapter 20”13-134
- § 13:3.6 : Post-Petition Claims13-135
- § 13:4 : Confirmation of the Plan13-137
- § 13:4.1 : General Principles13-137
- [A] : Procedure13-137
- [B] : Due Process13-137
- [C] : Payments13-138
- [D] : Payments “Outside the Plan”13-141
- § 13:4.2 : Plan Modification Prior to Confirmation13-142
- § 13:4.3 : Effect of Confirmation13-143
- § 13:4.4 : Post-Confirmation Plan Modifications13-147
- § 13:4.5 : The Chapter 13 Discharge13-155
- [A] : The Chapter 13 Discharge upon Completion of Payments13-155
- [B] : The Hardship Discharge13-157
- § 13:4.6 : Personal Property Leases13-158
- § 13:5 : Conversion and Dismissal13-158
- § 13:5.1 : Conversion to Chapter 13 from Chapter 713-158
- § 13:5.2 : Conversion from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7, 11, or 12, and Dismissal13-159
- § 13:6 : Proofs of Claim13-165
- § 13:7 : Attorney Fees, Costs and Other Charges Incurred by Mortgage Lenders13-169
- Appendix 13A : Comparison of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Discharge ProvisionsApp. 13A-1
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Chapter 14: |
Litigation and Appeals |
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- § 14:1 : Litigation in the Bankruptcy Court14-2
- § 14:1.1 : Adversary Proceedings14-3
- [A] : Process and Service of Summons and Complaint14-6
- [A][1] : Service by First-Class Mail14-7
- [A][2] : Service by Publication and Other Rules Governing Service14-9
- [A][3] : Pleadings14-11
- [A][4] : Discovery14-16
- [A][5] : General14-16
- § 14:1.2 : Contested Matters14-23
- § 14:1.3 : Litigation in Consumer Cases14-26
- [A] : Unfair or Predatory Lending Practices14-26
- [B] : Class Actions14-31
- [C] : Arbitration Claims14-32
- § 14:1.4 : Defenses14-35
- [A] : In Pari Delicto14-35
- [B] : Judicial Estoppel14-36
- [C] : Standing14-37
- [D] : Section 558: Defenses of the Estate14-37
- § 14:1.5 : Compromises and Settlements of Adversary Proceedings and Contested Matters14-38
- § 14:2 : Appeals14-39
- § 14:2.1 : Where to Appeal14-42
- § 14:2.2 : Direct Appeals to the Court of Appeals14-43
- § 14:2.3 : Effect of Appeal on Jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court14-46
- § 14:2.4 : Rules for Appeals14-47
- [A] : Manner and Time for Filing14-47
- [B] : Service of Notice of Appeal14-52
- [C] : Stay Pending Appeal14-52
- [C][1] : Automatic Stay of Enforcement of Judgment14-52
- § 14:3 : Motion for Stay Pending Appeal14-53
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Table of Authorities |
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Index to Bankruptcy Deskbook |
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An Introductory Note |
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Chapter 15: |
Forms: Introduction to the Deskbook and the Bankruptcy System |
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Chapter 16: |
Forms: Jurisdiction and Related Topics |
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- Form 2.1 : Motion for Abstention, 28 U.S.C. § 1334F2-3
- Form 2.2 : Motion for Withdrawal of Reference with Memorandum of LawF2-5
- Form 2.3 : Memorandum of Law in Support of Certain Defendants’ Motion for Withdrawal of Proceeding to the District CourtF2-7
- Form 2.4 : Notice of RemovalF2-15
- Form 2.5 : Motion for RemandF2-17
- Form 2.6 : Motion for Transfer of VenueF2-19
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Chapter 17: |
Forms: Initiating, Converting, or Dismissing Bankruptcy Cases |
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- Form 3.1 : Debtor’s Motion to Convert from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7F3-3
- Form 3.2 : Creditor’s Motion to Convert from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7F3-5
- Form 3.3 : Debtor’s Motion to Convert from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13F3-7
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Chapter 18: |
Forms: Examination of the Debtor and Other Parties |
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- Form 4.1 : Motion for Rule 2004 ExaminationF4-3
- Form 4.2 : Order Authorizing Rule 2004 Examination of DebtorF4-7
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Chapter 19: |
Forms: The Automatic Stay |
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- Form 5.1 : Motion for Continuation of Automatic StayF5-3
- Form 5.1.1 : Motion of Chapter 7 Trustee for Determination that Property Is of Consequential Value or Benefit to the EstateF5-7
- Form 5.2 : Objection to Motion for Continuation of Automatic StayF5-9
- Form 5.3 : Debtor’s Motion to Find Creditor in Contempt for Violation of the Automatic StayF5-13
- Form 5.4 : Memorandum in Support of Motion to Find Creditor in Contempt for Violation of Automatic StayF5-15
- Form 5.5 : Motion for Relief from Stay or Adequate ProtectionF5-19
- Form 5.6 : Order Granting Adequate ProtectionF5-23
- Form 5.7 : Motion for Relief from Stay in Personal Injury ActionF5-25
- Form 5.8 : Order Granting Relief from Stay with ConditionsF5-29
- Form 5.9 : Motion for Relief from Stay to Foreclose Mortgage or for Adequate ProtectionF5-31
- Form 5.10 : Motion to Dismiss or for Relief from Stay—Single Asset Real Estate CaseF5-35
- Form 5.11 : Landlord’s Motion for ReliefF5-37
- Form 5.12 : Order Granting Landlord Adequate ProtectionF5-39
- Form 5.13 : Motion for Relief from Stay (Consumer Car Lease)F5-41
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Chapter 20: |
Forms: Avoidance Powers |
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- Form 6.1 : Motion to Authorize LitigationF6-3
- Form 6.2 : Complaint to Avoid PreferencesF6-9
- Form 6.3 : Answer to Preference ComplaintF6-11
- Form 6.4 : Complaint to Avoid Fraudulent TransfersF6-13
- Form 6.5 : Complaint to Avoid Postpetition TransferF6-17
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Chapter 21: |
Forms: Collection, Disposition, and Distribution of Property of the Estate |
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- Form 7.1 : Motion to Compel Turnover of DocumentsF7-3
- Form 7.2 : Motion to Avoid Judicial LienF7-5
- Form 7.3 : Order Avoiding Lien of First National BankF7-9
- Form 7.4 : Objection to ExemptionF7-11
- Form 7.5 : Notice of AbandonmentF7-13
- Form 7.6 : Trustee’s Notice of SaleF7-15
- Form 7.7 : Motion to Authorize Internet Auction SaleF7-17
- Form 7.8 : Motion to Cause Change of Registration of Domain NameF7-23
- Form 7.9 : Trustee’s Motion to Authorize SaleF7-27
- Form 7.10 : Complaint for Sale of Jointly Owned Property and Other ReliefF7-29
- Form 7.11 : Application for Compensation, Trustee’s CounselF7-35
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Chapter 22: |
Forms: Claims and Interests |
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- Form 8.1 : Debtor’s Motion to Determine Secured Status (§ 506(a))F8-3
- Form 8.2 : Request for Payment of Administrative Expense ClaimF8-7
- Form 8.3 : Trustee’s Objection to Request for Payment of Administrative Expense Claim Filed by [Creditor]F8-9
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Chapter 23: |
Forms: Discharge and Dischargeability |
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- Form 9.1 : Memorandum of RedemptionF9-3
- Form 9.2 : Voluntary Surrender AgreementF9-5
- Form 9.3 : Complaint Objecting to Discharge of DebtorF9-7
- Form 9.4 : Motion to Extend DeadlinesF9-11
- Form 9.5 : Creditor’s Complaint to Revoke DischargeF9-13
- Form 9.6 : Complaint to Determine Dischargeability and Objection to DischargeF9-17
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Chapter 24: |
Forms: Ethical Considerations and the Employment and Compensation of Professionals |
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- Form 10.1 : Application to Employ AccountantF10-3
- Form 10.2 : Affidavit Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2014F10-7
- Form 10.3 : Order Authorizing Debtor to Employ Accountant and Financial Adviser Under RetainerF10-13
- Form 10.4 : Application to Employ Real Estate BrokerF10-15
- Form 10.5 : Application to Employ Special CounselF10-19
- Form 10.6 : Order Authorizing Employment of Special CounselF10-23
- Form 10.7 : Attorney’s Rule 2014 DeclarationF10-25
- Form 10.8 : Application for Employment of Counsel to Creditors’ CommitteeF10-29
- Form 10.9 : Motion of Debtors for Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses of ProfessionalsF10-31
- Form 10.10 : Order Granting Motion of Debtors for Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses of ProfessionalsF10-39
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Chapter 25: |
Forms: Chapter 11 |
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- Form 11.1 : Motion for Appointment of Chapter 11 TrusteeF11-5
- Form 11.2 : Motion for Emergency Hearing on First-Day PleadingsF11-23
- Form 11.3 : Affidavit in Support of First-Day PleadingsF11-29
- Form 11.4 : Motion to Extend Time for Filing Schedules and Statement of Financial AffairsF11-35
- Form 11.5 : Motion for Order Authorizing Joint AdministrationF11-37
- Form 11.6 : Objection to Motion for Joint AdministrationF11-41
- Form 11.7 : Motion for Authority to Pay Prepetition WagesF11-47
- Form 11.8 : Motion for Authorization to Pay Prepetition Obligations Owed to Foreign VendorsF11-51
- Form 11.9 : Order Authorizing Debtors to Pay Prepetition Obligations Owed to Foreign VendorsF11-55
- Form 11.10 : Motion for Order Authorizing Payment of Certain Critical Prepetition Shipping ChargesF11-57
- Form 11.11 : Order Authorizing Payment of Certain Prepetition Shipping ChargesF11-65
- Form 11.12 : Motion for Order Authorizing Payment of Certain Prepetition Obligations and Continuance of Certain Prepetition Customer-Related PracticesF11-69
- Form 11.13 : Order Authorizing Payment of Certain Prepetition Obligations and Continuance of Certain Prepetition Customer-Related PracticesF11-75
- Form 11.14 : Debtor’s Application to Employ CounselF11-77
- Form 11.15 : Disclosure of Compensation PaidF11-81
- Form 11.16 : Affidavit in Support of Debtor’s Application for Authority to Employ CounselF11-83
- Form 11.17 : Order Authorizing Debtor to Employ Counsel Under RetainerF11-91
- Form 11.18 : Motion for Order Authorizing Debtor to Maintain Existing Corporate Bank AccountsF11-93
- Form 11.19 : Motion for Authority to Use Cash CollateralF11-97
- Form 11.20 : Interim Order Pursuant to Section 363(c)(2) Authorizing the Use of Cash Collateral and Related ReliefF11-107
- Form 11.21 : Motion for Post-Petition BorrowingF11-115
- Form 11.22 : Preliminary Emergency Order Authorizing Debtor to Factor Accounts Receivable and Incur Secured, Priority Administration Indebtedness Under Section 364(c) of the Bankruptcy CodeF11-119
- Form 11.23 : Order Authorizing Debtor to Factor Accounts Receivable and Incur Secured, Priority Administration Indebtedness Under Section 364(c) of the Bankruptcy CodeF11-125
- Form 11.24 : Motion for Insurance Premium FinancingF11-131
- Form 11.25 : Order Approving Insurance Premium Financing AgreementF11-137
- Form 11.26 : Emergency Motion for Orders Approving Stipulation Concerning Use of Cash Collateral and Adequate ProtectionF11-141
- Form 11.27 : Objection to Motion for Orders Approving Stipulation Concerning Use of Cash Collateral and Adequate ProtectionF11-149
- Form 11.28 : Stipulation Concerning Use of Cash Collateral and Adequate ProtectionF11-155
- Form 11.29 : Interim Order Approving Stipulation Concerning Use of Cash Collateral and Adequate ProtectionF11-167
- Form 11.30 : Expedited Motion for an Order Approving Termination Fee Amounts and Bidding Procedures in Connection with the Sale of AssetsF11-169
- Form 11.31 : Limited Opposition to Expedited Motion for Entry of an Order Approving Termination Fee Amounts and Bidding Procedures in Connection with the Sale of AssetsF11-175
- Form 11.32 : Order Approving Termination Fee Amounts and Bidding Procedures in Connection with the Sale of AssetsF11-179
- Form 11.33 : Motion by Debtor to Sell Assets by Private Sale, Free and Clear of Liens, Claims, Encumbrances, and Interests, and for Authority to Assume and Assign Certain Executory Contracts and Unexpired LeasesF11-185
- Form 11.34 : Assented to Motion for an Order Authorizing Sale Procedure Free and Clear of Liens, Claims and Encumbrances Without Further Court OrderF11-193
- Form 11.35 : Motion (i) For Order Authorizing Sale of Assets Free and Clear of Liens and (ii) For Emergency Hearing on Bid Order Establishing Sale and Bidding Procedures, Approving Notice of Intended Sale, and Limiting NoticeF11-199
- Form 11.36 : Motion to Extend Time to Assume or Reject LeasesF11-211
- Form 11.37 : Objection to Debtor’s Motion to Extend TimeF11-217
- Form 11.38 : Motion to Assume and Assign LeaseF11-221
- Form 11.39 : Debtor’s Disclosure Statement (Liquidation)F11-225
- Form 11.40 : Debtor’s Plan of Reorganization (Liquidation)F11-231
- Form 11.41 : Debtor’s Disclosure Statement (Bootstrap)F11-235
- Form 11.42 : Debtor’s Plan of Reorganization (Bootstrap)F11-269
- Form 11.43 : Motion to Establish Bar DateF11-291
- Form 11.44 : Notice of Bar Date for Filing Proofs of ClaimF11-297
- Form 11.45 : Order Approving Disclosure StatementF11-301
- Form 11.46 : Motion for Conditional Approval of Disclosure StatementF11-305
- Form 11.47 : Objections to Disclosure StatementF11-307
- Form 11.48 : Objections to Confirmation of PlanF11-313
- Form 11.49 : Offer of Proof and Memorandum Re Requirements of Section 1129F11-315
- Form 11.50 : Plan Provision Regarding Auction of Debtor’s InterestsF11-321
- Form 11.51 : Order Confirming PlanF11-323
- Form 11.52 : Complaint to Revoke ConfirmationF11-325
- Form 11.53 : Application for Final DecreeF11-327
- Form 11.54 : Order Closing CaseF11-329
- Form 11.55 : Stipulated Proposed Scheduling Order in Small Business Chapter 11 CaseF11-331
- Form 11.56 : Motion to Approve Stipulated Scheduling Order in Small Business Chapter 11 CaseF11-333
- Form 11.57 : Order Regarding Conditional Approval of Combined Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement for Small Business DebtorF11-335
- Form 11.58 : Application for Final DecreeF11-337
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Chapter 26: |
Forms: Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer or Fisherman with Regular Income |
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Chapter 27: |
Forms: Chapter 13 |
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- Form 13.1 : Chapter 13 PlanF13-3
- Form 13.2 : Objection to Confirmation of Chapter 13 PlanF13-11
- Form 13.3 : Order Confirming Chapter 13 PlanF13-13
- Form 13.4 : Debtors’ Motion for Determination of Secured Status of Second Mortgage LienF13-15
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Chapter 28: |
Forms: Litigation and Appeals |
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- Form 14.1 : Designation of Record on AppealF14-3
- Form 14.2 : Motion for Leave to Appeal—28 U.S.C. § 158(a)F14-5
- Form 14.3 : Motion for Stay Pending AppealF14-9
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Chapter 29: |
Forms: Checklists for Representing Creditors |
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Table of Official Forms |
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Official Form 1: Voluntary Petition |
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- : Exhibit COF1-4
- : Exhibit DOF1-5
- : InstructionsOF1-7
- : Committee NotesOF1-21
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Official Form 2: Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury on Behalf of a Corporation or Partnership |
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- : InstructionsOF2-2
- : Committee NoteOF2-3
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Official Form 3A: Application to Pay Filing Fee in Installments |
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- : InstructionsOF3-3
- : Committee NotesOF3-4
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Official Form 3B: Application for Waiver of Chapter 7 Filing Fee |
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Official Form 4: List of Creditors Holding 20 Largest Unsecured Claims |
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- : InstructionsOF4-2
- : Committee NotesOF4-4
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Official Form 5: Involuntary Petition |
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- : InstructionsOF5-3
- : Committee NotesOF5-4
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Official Form 6: Schedules |
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Official Form 6A: Schedule A—Real Property |
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Official Form 6B: Schedule B—Personal Property |
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Official Form 6C: Schedule C—Property Claimed As Exempt |
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Official Form 6D: Schedule D—Creditors Holding Secured Claims |
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Official Form 6E: Schedule E—Creditors Holding Unsecured Priority Claims |
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Official Form 6F: Schedule F—Creditors Holding Unsecured Nonpriority Claims |
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Official Form 6G: Schedule G—Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases |
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Official Form 6H: Schedule H—Codebtors |
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Official Form 6I: Schedule I—Current Income of Individual Debtor(s) |
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Official Form 6J: Schedule J—Current Expenditures of Individual Debtor(s) |
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Official Form 6K: Declaration Concerning Debtor’s Schedules |
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- : InstructionsOF6-31
- : Committee Notes Schedules A–JOF6-32
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Official Form 7: Statement of Financial Affairs |
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- : InstructionsOF7-12
- : Committee NotesOF7-23
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Official Form 8: Chapter 7 Individual Debtor’s Statement of Intention |
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Official Form 10: Proof of Claim |
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Official Form 16A: Caption (Full) |
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- : InstructionsOF16-2
- : Committee NotesOF16-3
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Official Form 16B: Caption (Short Title) |
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- : InstructionsOF16-6
- : Committee NotesOF16-8
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Official Form 16D: Caption for Use in Adversary Proceeding Other Than for a Complaint Filed by a Debtor |
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- : InstructionsOF16-10
- : Committee NotesOF16-13
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Official Form 17: Notice of Appeal Under 28 U.S.C. § 158(a) or (b) from a Judgment, Order, or Decree of a Bankruptcy Court |
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- : InstructionsOF17-2
- : Committee NotesOF17-6
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Official Form 19: Declaration and Signature of Non-Attorney Bankruptcy Petition Preparer |
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- : InstructionsOF19-3
- : Committee NotesOF19-4
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Official Form 21: Statement of Social Security Number |
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- : InstructionsOF21-2
- : Committee NotesOF21-3
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Official Form 22A: Statement of Current Monthly Income and Means Test Calculation (Chapter 7) |
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- : Committee Notes (22A–C)OF22-10
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Official Form 22B: Statement of Current Monthly Income (Chapter 11) |
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Official Form 22C: Statement of Current Monthly Income and Calculation of Commitment Period and Disposable Income (Chapter 13) |
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Official Form 23: Debtor’s Certification of Completion of Instructional Course Concerning Personal Financial Management |
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Official Form 25A: Plan of Reorganization in Small Business Case Under Chapter 11 |
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- : InstructionsOF25-7
- : Committee NoteOF25-10
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Official Form 25B: Disclosure Statement in Small Business Case Under Chapter 11 |
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- : InstructionsOF25-35
- : Committee NoteOF25-39
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Official Form 27: Reaffirmation Agreement Cover Sheet |
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Official Form 104: Adversary Proceeding Cover Sheet |
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Official Form 240A: Reaffirmation Documents |
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Official Form 240B: Motion for Approval of Reaffirmation Agreement |
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Official Form 240C: Order on Reaffirmation Agreement |
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Official Form 240A/B ALT: Reaffirmation Agreement |
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Official Form 240C ALT: Order on Reaffirmation Agreement |
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Official Form 280: Disclosure of Compensation of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer |
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Official Form 283: Chapter 13 Debtor’s Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(q) |
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