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Motion for Relief from Stay
Last Updated: December 1, 2020
Filing Requirements:
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Motion for Relief from Stay
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Notice of Motion. Usually 14 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time. Notice is sent to the parties in interest.
Note: In a chapter 11 case, notice should also be sent to the creditors' committee, or if no committee was appointed, to the list of 20 largest unsecured creditors.
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Proof of Service
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Proposed Order (may be filed after the last day to object has expired)
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$188.00 filing fee
Note: Refer to Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule for exceptions to filing fee. 28 U.S.C. § 1930.
No filing fee is required if the Motion is filed by the debtor, a federal agency, or a child support creditor. No filing fee is required for relief from the co-debtor stay or a Stipulation for Relief from Stay.
To File Electronically:
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Log into CM/ECF.
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Select [Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications].
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Enter the case number (e.g, xx-xxxxx).
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Select [Relief from Stay] from the event list.
Note: When a Motion for Relief from Stay is combined with another relief type, Ctrl and click to select multiple events. Example: Relief from Stay, or in the alternative, Adequate Protection. When filing a Motion for Relief from Stay and Abandonment, use the event Relief from Stay and Abandonment to avoid a duplicate fee.
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Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
Note: The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association.
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Browse to select the Motion (.pdf file).
Note: The Motion, Notice of Motion, and Proof of Service may be a single PDF; or the Notice, supporting documents, and Proof of Service may be added as attachments to this document. The Motion must be the first document in your PDF.
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Enter the last day to object (defaults to 14 days; modify if necessary).
Note: Remove this date if you are not filing a Notice at this time.
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To pay via credit card, leave the receipt field blank and select NEXT to continue filing.
Note: If filing fee is exempt, type "exempt" in receipt field.
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Modify the text as appropriate.
Note: If you selected more than one relief type, select and/or from the second prefix box.
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Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.
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