How To ProcessOverviewUpdated: Wednesday, January 31, 2024Overview: A Motion to Sever is filed to deconsolidate a case into two separate cases. To voluntarily dismiss a debtor in a joint case, use Motion for Voluntary Dismissal by Joint Debtor. Filing RequirementsFiling Requirements: Document in basic captioned format Certificate of Service Notice of Hearing Filing Fee (see Fee Table) DocketDocket: Ensure Filing Requirements are met Select Bankruptcy Select Motions/Applications 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 Sever, Motion to (FEE) Click Next Answer the question: Does this motion include a completed notice of hearing? Browse to select the document to be filed (PDF) Click Next Answer the question: Is this an Amended Motion to Sever? Click Next If no, filing fee will appear Insert hearing information, if applicable (if hearing not included, click Next) Click the clock icon to select Hearing Time Click the calendar icon to select Hearing Date Click the drop-down menu to select Location Click Next Modify the docket text by using the drop-down and free text boxes to enter additional information, if necessary Click Next Verify docket text Click Next A summary of current charges box will appear (unless filing amended motion) 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 ‹ Motion to Set Last Day to File Proofs of Claim and/or Administrative Claims up Motion to Strip Lien ›
