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Motion for Relief from Codebtor Stay

Updated 11/11/2020

In General

Refer to Local Bankruptcy Rule 4001-1 for information regarding motion and supporting documents, hearing, notice and service requirements. There is no fee for filing a motion to terminate, annul, modify, or condition the codebtor stay.

Hearing

Hearing required. Refer to the CHAP Chamber Presets Report for available hearing dates and times. File a separate notice of hearing with the preset hearing information.

Form

Motion must attach a cover sheet substantially confirming to local form Cover Sheet - Motion for Relief from Stay (H4001-1cs).

References

11 U.S.C. §§1201, 1301; FRBP 4001; LBR 4001-1

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Select Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications.
  • Enter Case Number.
  • Select Relief from Codebtor Stay.
  • Click Browse/Choose File and upload PDF.
  • At the prompt, Briefly identify subject matter, e.g., Real Property Address, Vehicle Description, Title of Litigation, etc.
  • Skip the Joint Filing screen if you are the only attorney filing this motion.
  • Select Party filer.  If the movant is not listed, view instructions on adding a new party to the case.
  • The Attorney/Party Association screen displays if the association does not already exist. Carefully read the message in red.
  • Modify docket text to describe attachments (e.g., Cover Sheet Memorandum, Declaration, etc.), if appropriate.  
  • Verify final docket text. Click Next to complete the filing.
  • The Notice of Electronic Filing displays. This is the verification that the document has been electronically filed.