Motion for Adequate Protection

Last Updated: April 2, 2013

Filing Requirements:

• Motion for Adequate Protection.
  
  See also Multi-Part Motions
  See also Motion for Relief from Stay
  

• Notice of Motion with 14 day objection period.  Notice is sent to interested parties.

  Note:  In a chapter 11 case, notice should also be sent to the creditors' committee, or if no committee was appointed, to the list of 20 largest unsecured creditors. Rule 4001(a).

• Proof of Service

• Proposed Order  Instructions.

Step-by-Step Procedures:

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Motions/Applications].

3. Enter the case number (e.g., xx-xxxxx).

4. Select [Adequate Protection] from the event list.
   
   Note: When a Motion for Adequate Protection is combined with another relief type, Ctrl and click to select multiple events.

5. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
   
   Note:  The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association.

6. Enter "y or n" if the notice and proof of service are included with the motion.
   
   Note:

7. Enter the date served (Ex. 01/16/2007)

8. Accept objection date.

9. Browse to select the motion (PDF file).

10. Modify docket text if appropriate.

11. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
    
    Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays, giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.

12. Submit proposed order. Instructions.