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These guidelines are for reference purposes only and should not be relied upon instead of the Bankruptcy Code and/or Bankruptcy Rules. Parties are advised that they should consult the applicable Code sections and/or Rules. Rev. 9/98. Filing fee amounts effective 1/1/07.
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Type of Proceeding |
Rule |
Code § |
Pleadings to be filed |
Notice |
Notice sent to Whom? |
Filing Fee |
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| Abandonment,
Request by Party in Interest |
6007(b) | 554(b) | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest(1) | $150.00 |
| Abandonment, Request by Trustee or Debtor in Possession (Chapter 11) | 6007(a) | 554(a) | Notice of Intent Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | All creditors(2) | |
| Adequate Protection | 4001 | 361 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest plus 20 largest unsecured creditors if no committee was appointed, Rule 4001(d)(1)(1) | |
| Adjourn Hearing | Eau Claire Motion Affidavit in Support Proposed Order Madison |
If approved, clerk's office will reschedule hearing | Parties in interest(1) | |||
| Administrative Expenses | 2002(a)(6) | 503 | Application Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
20 days to object, Rule 2002(a)(6) | All creditors, Rule 2002((a)(6)(2) | |
| Appeal | 8001 8002 8004 |
Title 28 § 158 | Notice (official form 17) |
Notice must be filed within 10 days of entry of judgment, order or decree | Parties in interest(1) | $255.00 |
| Appear Pro Hac Vice | Eau
Claire Motion Proposed Order Madison |
No notice required but courtesies should be observed | ||||
| Assume or Reject | 6006 | 365 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 15-20 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest(1) | |
| Avoid Lien | 4003(d) | 522(f) | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 15-20 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest(1) | |
| Cash Collateral, Use of | 4001(b) | 363 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest plus 20 largest unsecured creditors if no committee was appointed, Rule 4001(b)(1)(1) | |
| Claim (Chapter 11), Motion to Set Bar Date | 2002(a)(7) 3003(c)(3) | Motion Proposed Order |
No notice required
but courtesies should be observed Copy of the order must be sent to all creditors, Rule 2002(a)(7) |
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| Claim, Objection to | 3007 | 502 | Objection Affidavit in Support (Madison only) Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
30 days to object, Rule 3007 | Parties in interest(1) | |
| Compel | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest(1) | |||
| Compensation | 2002(a)(6) 2016 | 330 331 328 |
Application Itemization Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
20 days to object, Rule 2002(a)(6) | All creditors if the amount requested is over $500.00, Rule 2002(a)(6)(2) | |
| Compromise or Settlement | 2002(a)(3) 9019 |
Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
20 days to object, Rule 2002(a)(3) | All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(3)(2) | ||
| Consolidation | 1015 | 302 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 20 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | All creditors(2) | |
| Contempt | 9020 | 105 | Eau
Claire Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing
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Eau Claire -Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time Madison |
Parties in interest(1) | |
| Conversion, Request by Debtor | ||||||
| - Chapter 7 | 1017(f) | 706(a) | Motion and Order | No notice required but courtesies should be observed | $15.00 to convert a chapter 11 to a chapter 7 $25.00 to convert a chapter 13 to a chapter 7 $60.00 to convert a chapter 12 to a chapter 7 |
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| - Chapter 11 | 1017(f) | 1112(a) | Motion and Order | No notice required but courtesies should be observed | $755.00 for chapter 7 to convert to chapter 11 $800.00 to convert a chapter 12 to a chapter 11 |
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| - Chapter 12 | 1017(f) | 1208(a) | Notice of Conversion or Motion and Order | No notice required but courtesies should be observed | ||
| - Chapter 13 | 1017(f) | 1307(a) | Notice of Conversion or Motion and Order | No notice required but courtesies should be observed | $765.00 for chapter 13 to convert to chapter 11 $35.00 for chapter 12 to convert to chapter 13 |
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| Conversion, Request by Party in Interest | ||||||
| - Chapter 7 | 1017(f) 2002(a)(4) |
706(b) | Motion, Notice and Affidavit of Mailing | 20 days to object, Rule 2002 (a) (4) | All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(4)(2) | $15.00 to convert to chapter 7 |
| - Chapter 11 | 1017(f) 2002(a)(4) |
1112(b) | Motion, Notice and Affidavit of Mailing | 20 days to object, Rule 2002 (a) (4) | All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(4)(2) | |
| - Chapter 12 | 1017(f) 2002(a)(4) |
1208(d) | Motion, Notice and Affidavit of Mailing | 20 days to object, Rule 2002 (a) (4) | All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(4)(2) | |
| - Chapter 13 | 1017(f) | 1307(c) | Motion, Notice and Affidavit of Mailing | Usually 20 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest(1) | |
| Credit, Request to Obtain | 4001(c) | 364 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest plus 20 largest unsecured creditors if no committee was appointed, Rule 4001(c)(1) | |
| Declaratory Judgment (constitutes an adversary proceeding) | 7001(9) | Variable | Complaint Summons Cover Sheet |
$250.00(3) |
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| Default Judgment | 7055 | Motion Notice of hrg. in blank |
Clerk's office will schedule hearing | Parties in interest(1) | ||
| Discharge, Objections to (constitutes an adversary proceeding) | 4004(a) 7001(4) | 727(a) | Complaint Summons Cover Sheet |
$250.00(3) |
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| Discharge (Chapter 12 and Chapter 13), Request for Hardship Discharge | 4007(d) | 1228(b) 1328(b) | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing
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In a chapter 13 case, all creditors must receive at least a 30-day notice, Rule 4007(d). | All creditors(2) | |
| Dischargeability, Objection to (constitutes an adversary proceeding) | 4007(c) 7001(6) | 523(c) | Complaint Summons Cover Sheet |
$250.00(3) |
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| Disclosure Statement, Approval of | 2002(b) 3017 | 1125 | Notice of Disclosure hearing | 25-day notice of hearing, Rule 2002(b) | Disclosure Statement and Plan are mailed with the notice of disclosure hearing(4) | |
| Disclosure Statement, Filing of | 3016(b) | 1125 | Disclosure Statement | Disclosure Statement shall be filed with the plan or within a time fixed by the Court | Disclosure Statement and Plan are mailed with the notice of disclosure hearing(4) | |
| Dismissal, Request by Debtor | ||||||
| -Chapter 7 | 1017(a) 2002(a)(4) |
Eau Claire Motion, Notice, AOM Madison |
20 days to object, Rule
2002(a)(4)
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All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(4)(2) All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(4)(2) |
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| -Chapter 11 | 1017(a) 2002(a)(4) |
Motion, Notice and AOM | 20 days to object, Rule 2002(a)(4) | All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(4)(2) |
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| -Chapter 12 | 1208(b) | Motion and Order | No notice required but courtesies should be observed | |||
| -Chapter 13 | 1307(b) | Motion and Order | No notice required but courtesies should be observed | |||
| Dismissal, Request by Party in Interest | ||||||
| -Chapter 7 | 1017(f) 2002(a)(4) | 707 | Motion, Notice and Affidavit of Mailing | 20 days to object, Rule 2002(a)(4) |
All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(4)(2) |
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| -Chapter 11 | 1017(f) 2002(a)(4) | 1112(d) | Motion, Notice and Affidavit of Mailing | 20 days to object, Rule 2002(a)(4) |
All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(4)(2) |
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| -Chapter 12 | 1017(f) 2002(a)(4) | 1208(c) | Motion, Notice and Affidavit of Mailing | 20 days to object, Rule 2002(a)(4) |
All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(4)(2) |
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| -Chapter 13 | 1017(f) | 1307(c) | Motion, Notice and Affidavit of Mailing | Usually 20 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest(1) | |
| Emergency/Expedited Hearing, Request for | Motion Motion for Expedited Hearing Affidavit in Support Certification Regarding Request for Emergency Hearing (Eau Claire only) Proposed Order |
If approved, clerk's office will schedule hearing | Parties in interest(1) | |||
| Employ | 2014 | 327 | Application Affidavit of Disinterest Proposed Order |
U.S. Trustee | ||
| Examination Under Rule 2004 | 2004 | Motion Proposed Order |
Parties in interest(1) | |||
| Examiner, Request to Appoint in a Chapter 11 | 9014 | 1104 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 10-15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | All creditors(2) | |
| Exemptions, Objection to | 4003(b) | 522 | Objection | Clerk's office will schedule hearing | Parties in interest(1) | |
| Extend Plan Payments (Chapter 13) | 1322(d) 1329(c) | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 20 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | All creditors(2) | ||
| Extend Time to File Plan | 9006 | 1121(d) 1221 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 20 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | All creditors(2) | |
| Extend Time to File Schedules | 9006 | Motion Proposed Order |
Trustee and U.S. Trustee | |||
| Filing Fees, Request to Pay in Installments (individuals only) | 1006 | Title 28 § 1930(a) (6) | Application | No notice required | ||
| Final Decree, Request in a Chapter 11 | 3022 | Application Final Report Final Decree |
No notice required | |||
| Injunction
or Equitable Relief (constitutes an adversary proceeding) |
7065 7001(7) | Variable | Complaint Summons Cover Sheet |
$250.00(3) |
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| Intervention | 2018 7024 |
Motion Notice of hrg. in blank |
Clerk's office will schedule hearing | Parties in interest(1) | ||
| Joint Administration | 1015 | 302 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 20 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | All creditors(2) | |
| Leave to Appeal | 8003 | Motion | Party has 10 days to file an answer in opposition | Parties in interest(1) | ||
| Lien,
Determine the Validity, Priority, or Extent of (constitutes an adversary proceeding) |
7001(2) | Complaint Summons Cover Sheet |
$250.00(3) |
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| Limine | Motion Notice of hrg. in blank |
Clerk's office will schedule hearing | Parties in interest(1) | |||
| Limit Notice | 2002(i) | Motion Affidavit Proposed Order |
No notice required but courtesies should be observed | |||
| Plan, Confirmation of | ||||||
| -Chapter 11 | 3020(b) 2002(b) |
1128 1129 |
Notice of Confirmation hearing |
25-day notice of hearing, Rule 2002(b) | All creditors, Rule 2002(b)(5) |
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| -Chapter 12 | 3015 2002(a)(8) |
1224 1225 |
Notice of Confirmation hearing |
20-day notice of hearing, Rule 2002(a)(8) | All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(8)(2) | |
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-Chapter 13 (hearing is held only if objections are filed) |
3015 2002(b) |
1324 1325 |
Notice of Confirmation hearing |
25-day notice of hearing, Rule 2002(b) | All creditors, Rule 2002(b)(2) | |
| Plan, Filing of | ||||||
| -Chapter 11 | 3016 | 1121 1122 |
Plan | Plan is sent to all creditors with the notice of
confirmation hearing(5) |
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-Chapter 12 (12pln) |
3015(a) | 1221 | Plan | 90 days to file plan | Plan or plan summary is sent to all creditors with the notice of confirmation hearing(2) | |
| -Chapter 13 | 3015(b) | 1321 1322 |
Plan | 15 days to file plan | Plan or plan summary is sent to all creditors(2) | |
| Plan, Motion to Modify after confirmation | ||||||
| -Chapter 11 | 1127 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
20 days, Rule 2002(a)(5) | All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(5)(2) | ||
| -Chapter 12 & 13 | 3015 | 1229 1329 |
Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
20 days, Rule 2002(a)(5) | All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(5)(2) | |
| Quash | Motion Proposed Order |
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| Reaffirmation Agreement | 4008 Local Rule 4008-1 | 524(c) and (d) | Agreement Attorney Declaration | No hearing is held unless debtor is pro se | ||
| Reconsider | 9014 | Motion Notice of hrg. in blank |
Clerk's office will schedule hearing | Parties in interest(1) | ||
| Recover
Money or Property except under § 554 and § 725 of the Code (constitutes an adversary proceeding) |
7001(1) | 542 544 547 548 |
Complaint Summons Cover Sheet |
$250.00(3) |
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| Redemption of Property from Lien or Sale | 6008 | 722 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest(1) | |
| Reinstate Case | 9014 | Eau Claire Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing
Madison |
Eau Claire -Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time Madison |
Parties in interest(1) |
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| Relief from Stay | 4001(a) | 362(d) | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest plus the list of 20 largest unsecured creditors if no committee was appointed, Rule 4001(a)(1)(1) | $150.00 |
| Removal, Notice of (adversary proceeding) | 7001(10) 9027 | Notice of Removal
Cover sheet |
$250.00(3) |
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| Reopen Case | 5010 4007(b) | 350(b) | Eau Claire Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing
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Eau Claire -Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time Madison |
Parties in interest(1) | Chapter 7 - $260.00 Chapter 11 - $1000.00 Chapter 13 - $235.00 Chapter 12- |
| Sale | 6004 2002(a)(2) | 363 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing -or- Notice of Intent (under $2,500) and AOM |
20 days if it is out of the ordinary course of business, Rule 2002(a)(2) | All creditors, Rule 2002(a)(2)(2) | |
| Schedules,
Amending to Add Creditors If the case is closed, it will need to be reopened. |
1009 | Amended Schedule
(signed by debtor) Ch. 7 - original +2 Ch. 11- original +5 Ch. 12 - original+2 Ch. 13 - original+2 Affidavit of Mailing showing service of the amended schedule and 341 notice to the additional creditors |
A copy of the amended schedule and 341 notice must be sent to the additional creditors | $26.00
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| Schedules, Amending (no creditors added) | 1009 | Amended Schedule
(signed by debtor) Ch. 7 - original +2 Ch. 11 - original+5 Ch. 12 - original+2 Ch. 13 - original+2 |
No fee required | |||
| Shorten Time | 9006 | Motion Affidavit Proposed Order |
No notice required but courtesies should be observed | |||
| Stay Pending Appeal | 8005 | Motion Notice of hrg. in blank |
Clerk's office will schedule hearing | Parties in interest(1) | ||
| Substitution of Attorneys | Stipulation Proposed Order | No notice required but courtesies should be observed | ||||
| Summary Judgment | 7056 | Motion Notice of hrg. in blank |
Clerk's office will schedule hearing | Parties in interest(1) | ||
| Suspension of Payments (Chapter 12 and Chapter 13) - temporary | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 10-15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | All creditors(2) | |||
| Trustee, Request to Appoint in a Chapter 11 | 2007.1 | 1104 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 10-15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | All creditors(2) | |
| Valuation | 3012 | 506(a) | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 10-15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest(1) | |
| Venue, Change | 1014 | Title 28, § 1412 | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 10-15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | All creditors(2) | |
| Withdraw as Attorney for Debtor | Motion Notice Affidavit of Mailing |
Usually 15 days to object unless circumstances require more or less time | Parties in interest(1) | |||
| Withdrawal of Reference | Title 28, § 157(d) | Motion | Upon the filing of the Motion, it will be transmitted to the District Court for a determination | $250.00 |
1. "Parties
in interest" in a main case bankruptcy means: The debtor and debtor's attorney,
trustee, U.S. Trustee, creditors' committee, and any objecting party or attorney who may
be directly involved with the proceeding and should receive notice.
"Parties in interest" in an adversary proceeding means: The plaintiff and/or their attorney, the defendant and/or their attorney, U.S. Trustee, and any objecting party or attorney who may be directly involved with the proceeding should receive notice.
2. "All Creditors" means: Everyone on the mailing matrix, parties in interest, plus any other attorney or objecting party who is not listed but might be a party in interest.
3. If the United States, other than a United States trustee acting as a trustee in a case under title 11, or a debtor is the plaintiff, no fee is required. If a trustee or debtor in possession is the plaintiff, the fee should be payable only from the estate and to the extent there is any estate realized. If a child support creditor or its representative is the plaintiff, and if such plaintiff files the form required by § 304(g) of the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994, no fee is required.
4. The plan and the disclosure statement are sent with the notice of disclosure hearing to the debtor, any trustee or committee appointed under the Code, secured creditors, and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The notice of disclosure hearing is sent to all creditors, Rule 2002(b).
5. At least 25 days before the confirmation hearing, the following items must be served on all creditors: order approving disclosure statement, notice of confirmation hearing, approved disclosure statement, plan and ballot. These materials will not be mailed by the Clerk's Office.