Motion to Extend Time to Object to Discharge Under 727

Official Procedure - Last Updated: February 13, 2023ClosedAuthor:

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Extend Time to Object to Discharge Under 727
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Fed.R.Bankr.P.

4004(b)

11 U.S.C. § 727

Local Rule 727

 

02/13/2023 - Updated the procedure with new examples

Date Description
02/13/2023 Updated the procedure with new examples
05/17/2016 Updated to include new Reminder message after step 6.
06/22/2010 Created

 

The period for filing complaints objecting to discharge may be extended by the court for cause on the motion of any party in interest and after hearing on notice. Fed.R.BankrP. 4004(b).

This motion is filed by the Trustee, UST, creditors and sometimes, the debtor.

 

 

Step-by-Step Procedures:

  1. Select [Bankruptcy>Motions/Applications]

  2. Enter case number and click Next

  3. Select Extend Time to Object to Discharge Under 727 from pick list and click Next

  1. Select Party from party pick list or Add/create new party

  2. Click Next

The Attorney/Party Association screen may display.  If it does, click here.

  1. Click Next

The following message will display:

REMINDER: This event is ONLY to extend time to object to the discharge per §727.

If you are filing an extension to object to the discharge per §727 AND to the dischargeability of a debt per §523, please back up and select Extend Time to Object to Discharge/Dischargeability under §523/727.

If you are filing an extension ONLY to object to the dischargeability of a debt per §523, please back up and select Extend Time to File Objection to Dischargeability of a Debt under §523.

Click Next

The PDF Document selection screen will display.

  1. Click Browse button and navigate to locate the appropriate document/file

  2. View file to verify the correct file is being selected

  3. Click Open button and filename will appear in the browse window

Next, the Proposed Order must be added as an attachment to the notice of motion and motion.

  1. Click Yes radio button for Attachment to Document and click Next

  2. Attach Proposed Order

  3. Click Next

  1. Insert hearing date, time and select hearing location

  2. Click Next

The Modify Text page will display.  Click down arrow to select a prefix if applicable.

  1. Click Next

The Final Text page will display.  This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

  1. Verify the accuracy of the docket text

    Examples

    Individual:

    Notice of Motion and Motion to Extend Time to File Objection to Discharge Under 727 as to Debtor Only Filed by Ronald R Peterson . Hearing scheduled for 1/4/2023 at 01:30 PM at Appear In Courtroom 680, 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604 or Using Zoom- Judge Cox. (Ross, Demetrius) (Entered: 01/04/2023)

    Joint:

    Notice of Motion and Motion to Extend Time to File Objection to Discharge Under 727 as to Debtor Only Filed by Ronald R Peterson . Hearing scheduled for 1/4/2023 at 01:30 PM at Appear In Courtroom 680, 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604 or Using Zoom- Judge Cox. (Ross, Demetrius) (Entered: 01/04/2023)

    Notice of Motion and Motion to Extend Time to File Objection to Discharge Under 727 as to Joint Debtor Only Filed by Ronald R Peterson . Hearing scheduled for 1/4/2023 at 01:30 PM at Appear In Courtroom 680, 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604 or Using Zoom- Judge Cox. (Ross, Demetrius) (Entered: 01/04/2023)

    Notice of Motion and Motion to Extend Time to File Objection to Discharge Under 727 as to Both Debtors Only Filed by Ronald R Peterson . Hearing scheduled for 1/4/2023 at 01:30 PM at Appear In Courtroom 680, 219 S. Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60604 or Using Zoom- Judge Cox. (Ross, Demetrius) (Entered: 01/04/2023)

  2. Click Next to complete filing process

The Notice of Electronic Filing will display.  It is the verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.  You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the document filed.