How To ProcessOverviewUpdated: Wednesday, January 31, 2024Overview: A First Request to Convert from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 is filed to request the conversion of a chapter 13 case to a chapter 7. This event is only used for the debtor's first request to convert to chapter 7 from chapter 13. If this is not the debtor's first request, or if any other party wishes to have a case converted to chapter 7, use Motion to Convert/Reconvert Case to Ch. 7 (FEE). Forms/RulesRules/Code Sections: 11 U.S.C. § 1307(a)FRBP 1017(f)(3)FRBP 1019(1) Filing RequirementsFiling Requirements: Document in basic captioned format Filing Fee (see Fee Table) DocketDocket: Ensure Filing Requirements are met Select Bankruptcy Select Other Enter case number (xx-xxxxx) Click Next Select the party filer Click Next If the party is not listed Use Add/Create New Party Click Next If you see the message: IMPORTANT: The following attorney/party association(s) will be created in this case. De-selecting a party association will result in the filing attorney NOT receiving Notices of Electronic Filing for that party. If this is a joint filing, review the list carefully to ensure that only parties represented by the filing attorney are selected. Remove the check mark from any party not represented by the filing attorney Click Next Select First Request to Convert from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 (FEE) Click Next Click Next You will see the message: IMPORTANT! IF this is NOT the Debtors FIRST conversion to Chapter 7, you must use the event Convert/Reconvert Case to Ch. 7 (FEE), Motion to Click Next Answer the question: Is this an Amended First Request to Convert from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7? Click Next If Yes, select the appropriate event(s) to which your event relates (the conversion being amended) Browse to select the document to be filed (PDF) Click Next Modify the docket text by using the drop-down box, if applicable Click Next Verify docket text Click Next A summary of current charges box will appear If paying now Click Pay Now Select the applicable fee Click Next Click Pay Now Submit payment using the Online Payment screen If not paying now Click Continue Filing ‹ Conversions up Motion to Convert Case 7 or 11 to 13 ›
