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Chapter 13: Conversion by Debtor: CHAPTER 13 to 7, First Time Conversion

3015-1(q)(2)(A):  Chapter 13: Conversion by Debtor: CHAPTER 13 to 7, First Time Conversion

FRBP 1019 provides instructions on the documents that must be filed when a chapter 13 case is converted or reconverted to a chapter 7 case.

LBR 3015-1(q)(2)(A) and 1017-1(a)(1) provides a procedure to follow when a chapter 13 debtor wishes to convert their case to a chapter 7 case.

  • A motion is not required.
  • A hearing is not required, pursuant to LBR 9013-1(q).
  • The debtor must file a Notice of Conversion.  The court has a form notice of conversion.  See link below.
  • A fee is required.  See chart of fees below
  • Do not lodge an order because the court prepares and delivers its own order.

 

Section: 
Section 4 - Match Local Bankruptcy Rules with Forms
Section Number or LBR Number: 
3015-1(q)(2)(A)