Motion for Relief from Co-Debtor Stay

Last Updated: January 15, 2010

Filing Requirements:

• Motion and Notice for Relief from Co-Debtor Stay with 14 day objection period.
  
  See also Motion for Relief from Stay
  See also Multi-Part Motions

• Proof of Service on Co-Debtor and interested parties.

• Court will enter text order.

• There is no filing fee for a motion for relief from the co-debtor stay.  28 U.S.C. Section 1930.

To File Electronically:

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Motions/Applications].

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

4. Select [Relief from Co-Debtor Stay] from the event list.
   
   Note: When a Motion for Relief from Co-Debtor Stay is combined with another relief type, while holding down Ctrl key, multiple events may be selected.

5. Skip the Joint Filing screen if you are the only party filing this motion. If this is a joint filing, check the box.

6. 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.

7. Enter a "y or n" if the notice and proof of service are included with the motion.
   
   Note:  The Motion, Notice of Motion, and Proof of Service may be a single PDF; or the Notice, supporting documents, and Proof of Service may be added as attachments to this document. The Motion must be the first document in your PDF.

8. Enter the date served (Ex. 01/16/2007).  Last day to object will be displayed.

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

10. 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 e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.