Chapter 13 Debtor's Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(q)

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Chapter 13 Debtor's Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(q)
Rules / Code / Resources 11 U.S. Code ยง 1328(a) Discharge

 

08/19/2022 - Updated screen for joint cases.

Date Description
08/19/2022 Updated screen for joint cases
12/11/2008 functionality of event changed

The Chapter 13 Debtor's Certification Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 552(q) must be filed for all chapter 13 cases in order for the debtor to obtain a discharge under 1328(a). File Local Form 13-15.

 

Notice of Completion of Plan Payments

If the trustee has NOT filed a Notice of Completion of Plan Payments or the debtor has not filed a motion for entry of Chapter 13 Discharge and Certification of Plan Payments, CM/ECF will not allow you to file this document.

 

Joint Case

Step-by-Step Procedures:


  1. Select [Bankruptcy>Other]

  1. Enter case number and click Next

  1. Select Chapter 13 Debtor's Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(q) from event pick list and click Next

  1. Select Debtor(s) from party pick list and clickNext

  2. The following reminder will display, click Next

REMINDER: Please file local form 13-15, Chapter 13 Debtors Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(q) for this event.

 

  1. The PDF Document selection screen will display.

 

Individual Cases

Joint Cases

 

The following screens will appear for Joint cases.

  1. The Modify Text screen will display. This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing. Click down arrow to select a prefix, if applicable

 

  1. Click Next

 

  1. The Final Text screen will display. Verify the accuracy of docket text.   If not correctClosedclick bankruptcy to start over.

    Chapter 13 Debtor's Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(a) Filed by (debtor)

  2. Click Next to complete the filing process

DomesticSup Flag:Closed The answers to the following questions will remove the DomesticSup flag if all DSO's / exemptions have been filed or the flag will remain on the case if a Domestic Support Certification needs to be filed.

  1. The Declaration filing screen will display:

    • Select the debtor(s) completing the current DSO

      *If Both Debtors are chosen, skip step 8 and go to step 9

    • Click Next

       

  2. A question about previous filings / exemptions of the DSO will display : 

    • Select  Yes or No from the drop down menu

    • Click Next

       

  3. The Modify Text screen will display. This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing. Click down arrow to select a prefix, if applicable.

    4.  

  4. Click Next

     

    5.  

  5. The Final Text screen will display. Verifythe accuracy of docket text.   If not correctClosedclick bankruptcy to start over.

    Both debtors:

    Chapter 13 Debtor's Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(q) Filed by (debtor), (joint debtor).

     

    Debtor :

    Chapter 13 Debtor's Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522 (q) Filed by (debtor) .

     

    Joint Debtor

    Chapter 13 Debtor's Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(q) Filed by (joint debtor)

  6. Click Next to complete the 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.