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Click on the links below for information on available financial assistance for homeowners and renters who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The resources listed are not a substitute for legal advice.

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** DOCUMENT FILING INFORMATION **

Non-CM/ECF Users are encouraged to continue to file documents by email, fax, U.S. Mail, or drop box.

CLICK HERE to view Administrative Order FLMB 2021-2 which details filing procedures for parties not represented by an attorney.

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LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS FROM THE COURT
LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUAL DEBTORS AND CREDITORS IN CERTAIN MATTERS (Posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2024)

The Middle District of Florida has revised its Legal Assistance Program (LAP) to supplement the types of matters eligible for pro bono services by a volunteer attorney under the LAP. The following types of matters are eligible for referral to a volunteer attorney under the LAP:
  • Adversary proceedings or motions relating to the debtor's entitlement to a discharge and/or the dischargeability of a debt, including motions for a hardship discharge under 11 U.S.C. § 1328(b).

  • Contested matters concerning the debtor's claimed exemptions.

  • Representation of spouses and former spouses of debtors in connection with the dischargeability of obligations under marital settlement agreements and/or judgments for the dissolution of marriage.

  • Representation of an individual defendant in an action to recover money or property under 11 U.S.C. §§ 542, 544, or 547 - 550.

In addition, if circumstances warrant, the Bankruptcy Judge assigned to the case may refer a party to LAP.

The Court maintains a list of attorneys who have volunteered to accept a request to serve as a pro bono attorney for a qualifying low-income individual. We hope that all attorneys will consider volunteering for the LAP.

Click HERE for more information on the LAP.

Click HERE for the Attorney Volunteer Form.

JUDGE MCEWEN'S MENTORING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG LAWYERS (Posted: Tuesday, March 5, 2024)

The next session of Judge McEwen's mentoring program for lawyers new to the practice of bankruptcy law is scheduled virtually for Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from Noon to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom. LOGIN INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE FIRST 100 WHO RSVP. Judge McEwen's special guests for this program are: Jeffrey Hakanson, Esq.; Grace Anne Monnig, Assistant United States Attorney; Pam Arciola, Courtroom Deputy; Acel Masar, IT Tech; and a Special "Ghost" Appearance.

Program Title: HODGE PODGE FOR $400

Click HERE to view the full announcement.

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