PROCEDURE MANUAL FOR THE
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
NOTE: Forms are generic suggestions. Parties and their attorneys should revise them to address their unique circumstances of each case.
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Forms:
U.S. Courts Official Forms
FLMB Local Forms
General Procedures:
Accompanying Orders
Procedure:
- Accompanying Orders - Last Update: 2/5/2024
Adversary Closing
Procedure:
- Adversary Closing - Last Update: 4/13/2018
After Hours Filing Procedure
Procedure:
- After Hours Filing Procedure - Last Update: 9/28/2017
Agreed Orders
Procedure:
- Agreed Orders - Last Update: 7/1/2019
- Agreed Order - Joint Motion - Last Update: 4/30/2019
- Agreed Order - Preamble - Last Update: 4/30/2019
- Agreed Order - Signatures - Last Update: 4/30/2019
Amended Orders
Procedure:
- Amended Orders - Last Update: 7/1/2019
- Amended Order - Last Update: 4/30/2019
Appeal Cover Sheet
Procedure:
- Appeal Cover Sheet - Last Update: 9/9/2020
Audio Recording Requests - How to Request Audio of a Courtroom Proceeding
Procedure:
- Audio Recording Requests - How to Request Audio of a Courtroom Proceeding - Last Update: 3/28/2024
Certified Copies
Procedure:
- Certified Copies - Last Update: 12/1/2023
- Copy Request Form - Last Update: 12/1/2023
Competing Orders
Procedure:
- Competing Orders - Last Update: 7/1/2019
Directions for Filing Evidentiary Exhibits - Bankruptcy and Adversary
Procedure:
- Directions for Filing Evidentiary Exhibits - Bankruptcy and Adversary - Last Update: 1/11/2022
Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing
Procedure:
- Electronic Bankruptcy Noticing - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Emergency Matters (including Certificate of Necessity)
Procedure:
- Emergency Matters (including Certificate of Necessity) - Last Update: 3/27/2023
- Certificate of Necessity Form - Last Update: 3/27/2023
Expense Reimbursement Guidelines
Procedure:
- Expense Reimbursement Guidelines - Last Update: 2/14/2024
Expense Reimbursement Plan for Pro Bono Representation by Appointment
Procedure:
- Expense Reimbursement Plan for Pro Bono Representation by Appointment - Last Update: 2/14/2024
- Request for Reimbursement of Bankruptcy Pro Bono Expenses - Last Update: 1/24/2018
- Request for Pre-approval of Pro Bono Expense Over $500 - Last Update: 1/24/2018
- Pro Bono Expense Request Form Submission Portal - Last Update: 3/30/2021
How to Become a Mortgage Modification Mediation Mediator
Procedure:
- How to Become a Mortgage Modification Mediation Mediator - Last Update: 12/23/2019
- Mortgage Modification Mediators for the District - Last Update: 11/30/2023
- District Wide Form for Admission to List of Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediators - Last Update: 2/4/2021
- Approved Residential Mortgage Modification Courses - Last Update: 12/15/2017
Interpreter Services
Procedure:
- Interpreter Services - Last Update: 9/9/2020
Mailing Matrix
Procedure:
- Mailing Matrix - Last Update: 9/9/2020
Negative Notice - Adversary Proceedings
Procedure:
- Negative Notice - Adversary Proceedings - Last Update: 8/4/2020
Negative Notice - Bankruptcy
Procedure:
- Negative Notice - Bankruptcy - Last Update: 8/4/2020
Notices of Hearing - Bankruptcy and Adversary
Procedure:
- Notices of Hearing - Bankruptcy and Adversary - Last Update: 1/16/2024
- Notice of Hearing - Adversary - Last Update: 4/8/2024 **UPDATED**
- Notice of Hearing - Bankruptcy - Last Update: 4/8/2024 **UPDATED**
Post Confirmation Avoidance & Claim Litigation Form
Procedure:
- Post Confirmation Avoidance & Claim Litigation Form - Last Update: 7/26/2018
- Post Confirmation Avoidance & Claim Litigation Report (Long Form) - Last Update: 8/17/2020
- Post Confirmation Avoidance & Claim Litigation Report (Short Form) - Last Update: 8/17/2020
Presumptively Reasonable Attorney Fees in Chapter 13 Cases
Procedure:
- Presumptively Reasonable Attorney Fees in Chapter 13 Cases - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Chapter 13 Model Plan (Fillable Form) - Last Update: 12/4/2023
- Chapter 13 Model Plan (Non-Fillable Form) - Last Update: 12/4/2023
- Chapter 13 Model Plan (Word) - Last Update: 12/4/2023
- Application for Compensation - Chapter 13 - Last Update: 8/5/2020
- Chapter 13 Model Plan - Last Update: 12/4/2023
Proof of Claim
Procedure:
- Proof of Claim - Last Update: 6/14/2022
Proposed Orders
Procedure:
- Proposed Orders - Last Update: 8/2/2021
- Proposed Order Template - Last Update: 8/2/2021
Service Guidelines
Procedure:
- Service Guidelines - Last Update: 2/7/2024
- Proof of Service by Non-Attorney - Last Update: 2/7/2024
Zoom/Telephonic Hearing Appearances-Remote Access
Procedure:
- Zoom/Telephonic Hearing Appearances-Remote Access - Last Update: 1/16/2024
Adversary Proceedings:
Adversary Dismissals
Procedure:
- Adversary Dismissals - Last Update: 4/13/2018
Amended Complaint
Procedure:
- Amended Complaint - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Answers - Adversary Proceedings
Procedure:
- Answers - Adversary Proceedings - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Answer - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Case Opening and General Processing - Adversary Proceedings
Procedure:
- Case Opening and General Processing - Adversary Proceedings - Last Update: 1/23/2018
- Sample - Adversary Complaint Template - Last Update: 4/13/2018
Default - Adversary Proceedings
Procedure:
- Default - Adversary Proceedings - Last Update: 10/15/2020
- Final Default Judgment - Last Update: 10/15/2020
- Motion for Default Judgment - Last Update: 10/15/2020
- Motion for Entry of Default by Clerk - Last Update: 10/15/2020
- Order Granting Motion for Final Judgment - Last Update: 10/15/2020
- Sworn Statement in Support of Motion for Default Judgment - Last Update: 10/15/2020
Motion for Refund of Filing Fee
Procedure:
- Motion for Refund of Filing Fee - Last Update: 3/26/2021
- Motion for Refund of Filing Fee - Last Update: 7/25/2019
- Order Granting Motion for Refund of Filing Fee - Last Update: 8/17/2020
- AO 213P - Last Update: 3/26/2021
Motion for Summary Judgment
Procedure:
- Motion for Summary Judgment - Last Update: 10/15/2018
Motion to Allow Witness to Testify by Video
Procedure:
- Motion to Allow Witness to Testify by Video - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion to Allow Witness to Appear by Video - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Denying Motion to Allow Witness Testimony by Video - Last Update: 8/17/2020
- Order Granting Motion to Allow Witness Testimony by Video - Last Update: 8/17/2020
Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Adversary
Procedure:
- Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Adversary - Last Update: 8/9/2021
- Motion to Appear to Pro Hac Vice - Last Update: 12/1/2020
- Notice of Compliance With Order Granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Last Update: 8/9/2021
Motion to Compel Discovery Responses-Bankruptcy and Adversary
Procedure:
- Motion to Compel Discovery Responses-Bankruptcy and Adversary - Last Update: 2/5/2024
Motion to Determine if Proceeding is Core - Adversary Proceedings
Procedure:
- Motion to Determine if Proceeding is Core - Adversary Proceedings - Last Update: 7/25/2019
Motion to Extend Time - Bankruptcy and Adversary
Procedure:
- Motion to Extend Time - Bankruptcy and Adversary - Last Update: 4/18/2023
- Motion to Extend Time - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to File Paper Under Seal
Procedure:
- Motion to File Paper Under Seal - Last Update: 8/1/2023
- Motion to File Paper Under Seal - Adversary - Last Update: 8/21/2019
- Order Granting Motion to File Paper Under Seal - Adversary - Last Update: 8/21/2019
Summons - Adversary Proceedings (Initial Summons)
Procedure:
- Summons - Adversary Proceedings (Initial Summons) - Last Update: 11/7/2022
Summons - Alias or Pluries
Procedure:
- Summons - Alias or Pluries - Last Update: 10/23/2019
Summons - Third Party
Procedure:
- Summons - Third Party - Last Update: 10/23/2019
Third Party Complaint - Adversary Proceedings
Procedure:
- Third Party Complaint - Adversary Proceedings - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Third Party Complaint - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Transcripts - Bankruptcy and Adversary
Procedure:
- Transcripts - Bankruptcy and Adversary - Last Update: 8/2/2021
Bankruptcy:
2004 Examinations - Motions and Notices
Procedure:
- 2004 Examinations - Motions and Notices - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Notice of Rule 2004 Examination - Last Update: 8/14/2020
3002.1 - Motions and Chart
Procedure:
- 3002.1 - Motions and Chart - Last Update: 6/16/2021
Amendment to Schedules, Voluntary Petitions, and Chapter 13 Plans
Procedure:
- Amendment to Schedules, Voluntary Petitions, and Chapter 13 Plans - Last Update: 12/1/2023
Application for Administrative Expense Claims for Debtor Attorney Fees After Pre-Confirmation Dismissal or Conversion - Chapter 13
Procedure:
- Application for Administrative Expense Claims for Debtor Attorney Fees After Pre-Confirmation Dismissal or Conversion - Chapter 13 - Last Update: 1/25/2021
- Application for Administrative Expense Claim For Debtor Attorney Fees - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Application for Administrative Expense Claim of Attorney for Debtor - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Application for Compensation - Chapter 7
Procedure:
- Application for Compensation - Chapter 7 - Last Update: 12/8/2021
Application for Compensation - Chapter 11
Procedure:
- Application for Compensation - Chapter 11 - Last Update: 7/26/2018
- Chapter 11 Local Rule Fee App Summary - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Application for Compensation - Chapter 13
Procedure:
- Application for Compensation - Chapter 13 - Last Update: 8/11/2023
Application for Payment of Administrative Expense
Procedure:
- Application for Payment of Administrative Expense - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion for Payment of Administrative Expense - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion for Payment of Interim Administrative Expense - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Motion for Payment of Administrative Expense - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Motion for Payment of Interim Administrative Expense - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Application for Payment of Filing Fees in Installments
Procedure:
- Application for Payment of Filing Fees in Installments - Last Update: 10/28/2020
Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds
Procedure:
- Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds - Last Update: 2/10/2022
- Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds (Local Form) - Last Update: 12/1/2020
- Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds (National Form) - Last Update: 12/1/2020
- AO Form 213P - Last Update: 9/28/2020
- AO Form 215 - Last Update: 12/1/2020
- IRS Form W-8 - Last Update: 12/1/2020
- IRS Form W-9 - Last Update: 9/28/2020
Application for Waiver of the Chapter 7 filing Fee or to Proceed in Forma Pauperis
Procedure:
- Application for Waiver of the Chapter 7 filing Fee or to Proceed in Forma Pauperis - Last Update: 1/26/2024
Application to Employ or Retain
Procedure:
- Application to Employ or Retain - Last Update: 1/5/2023
- Application to Employ Professional - Last Update: 1/5/2023
- Application to Employ Professional - Chapter 11 - Last Update: 1/5/2023
- Order Approving Application to Employ - Last Update: 10/15/2021
Auditors Reports
Procedure:
- Auditors Reports - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Ballot Tabulation
Procedure:
- Ballot Tabulation - Last Update: 7/26/2018
- Chapter 11 Ballot Tabulation - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Case Opening - Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13
Procedure:
- Case Opening - Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 - Last Update: 9/18/2023
- Corporate Resolution Authorizing Filing of Bankruptcy Petition - Last Update: 11/14/2023
Case Opening - Petitions Filed on Behalf of Another Person (Local Rule 1004-1.1)
Procedure:
- Case Opening - Petitions Filed on Behalf of Another Person (Local Rule 1004-1.1) - Last Update: 8/5/2021
Chapter 11 - Subchapter V Cases
Procedure:
- Chapter 11 - Subchapter V Cases - Last Update: 1/26/2021
- Official Form B 425A - Plan of Reorganization for Small Business Under Chapter 11 - Last Update: 1/26/2021
Chapter 13 Model Plan
Procedure:
- Chapter 13 Model Plan - Last Update: 12/4/2023
- Chapter 13 Model Plan (Word) ** EFFECTIVE THROUGH 12/04/2023 ** - Last Update: 12/4/2023
- Chapter 13 Model Plan (Non-Fillable Form)** EFFECTIVE THROUGH 12/04/2023 ** - Last Update: 12/4/2023
- Chapter 13 Model Plan (Fillable Form)** EFFECTIVE THROUGH 12/04/2023 ** - Last Update: 12/4/2023
Conversion and Reconversion
Procedure:
- Conversion and Reconversion - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Discharge - Chapter 7
Procedure:
- Discharge - Chapter 7 - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Discharge - Chapter 13
Procedure:
- Discharge - Chapter 13 - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Health Care Cases - Patient Care Ombudsman
Procedure:
- Health Care Cases - Patient Care Ombudsman - Last Update: 9/9/2020
Involuntary Case Opening and General Processing - Chapter 7 and 11
Procedure:
- Involuntary Case Opening and General Processing - Chapter 7 and 11 - Last Update: 12/1/2020
Mortgage Modification Mediation
Procedure:
- Mortgage Modification Mediation - Last Update: 1/25/2021
- Motion for Approval of Permanent Loan Modification Agreement - Last Update: 3/15/2019
- Motion for Referral to Mortgage Modification Mediation - Last Update: 4/13/2018
- Order Approving Temporary Loan Modification of Debtor's Real Estate Mortgage - Last Update: 1/12/2018
- Order Granting Motion for Permanent Mortgage Modification - Last Update: 1/12/2018
- Mortgage Modification Mediators List - Last Update: 2/4/2021
- DMM Portal - Last Update: 12/15/2017
- Chapter 13 Trustees for Tampa Kelly Remick - Last Update: 12/15/2017
- Chapter 13 Trustees for Tampa/ Ft Myers Jon Waage - Last Update: 12/15/2017
- Chapter 13 Trustee for Orlando Laurie Weatherford - Last Update: 12/15/2017
- Chapter 13 Trustee for Jacksonville Douglas W. Neway - Last Update: 12/15/2017
Motion for Adequate Protection
Procedure:
- Motion for Adequate Protection - Last Update: 4/13/2018
Motion for and to Vacate Wage Deduction Order
Procedure:
- Motion for and to Vacate Wage Deduction Order - Last Update: 9/9/2020
- Motion for Wage Deduction Order - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion to Vacate Wage Deduction Order - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Motion for Wage Deduction Order - Last Update: 8/17/2020
- Order Granting Motion to Vacate Wage Deduction Order - Last Update: 8/17/2020
Motion for Approval of Post-Petition Financing
Procedure:
- Motion for Approval of Post-Petition Financing - Last Update: 7/1/2019
Motion for Authority to Maintain Pre-Petition Bank Accounts
Procedure:
- Motion for Authority to Maintain Pre-Petition Bank Accounts - Last Update: 7/1/2019
Motion for Authority to Pay Affiliate Officer Salaries
Procedure:
- Motion for Authority to Pay Affiliate Officer Salaries - Last Update: 7/1/2019
Motion for Authority to Pay Critical Vendors
Procedure:
- Motion for Authority to Pay Critical Vendors - Last Update: 7/1/2019
Motion for Authority to Pay Pre-Petition Wages
Procedure:
- Motion for Authority to Pay Pre-Petition Wages - Last Update: 7/1/2019
Motion for Exemption from Completion of Financial Management
Procedure:
- Motion for Exemption from Completion of Financial Management - Last Update: 9/9/2020
- Motion for Exemption from Completion of Financial Management Course - Last Update: 10/15/2018
- Order Granting Motion for Exemption from Completion of Financial Management - Last Update: 10/15/2018
Motion for Final Decree - Chapter 11
Procedure:
- Motion for Final Decree - Chapter 11 - Last Update: 10/15/2020
- Motion for Entry of Final Decree and Certificate of Substantial Consummation - Last Update: 4/13/2018
Motion for Hardship Discharge - Chapter 13
Procedure:
- Motion for Hardship Discharge - Chapter 13 - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Motion for Joint Administration or to Consolidate Cases
Procedure:
- Motion for Joint Administration or to Consolidate Cases - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion for Joint Administration - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Motion for Joint Administration - Last Update: 10/23/2019
Motion for Order Confirming Absence or Termination of Automatic Stay
Procedure:
- Motion for Order Confirming Absence or Termination of Automatic Stay - Last Update: 10/15/2020
- Motion for Order Confirming Absence or Termination of the Automatic Stay - Last Update: 10/15/2020
- Order Granting Motion for Order Confirming Absence or Termination of the Automatic Stay - Last Update: 10/15/2020
Motion for Refund of Filing Fee
Procedure:
- Motion for Refund of Filing Fee - Last Update: 3/26/2021
- Motion for Refund of Filing Fee - Last Update: 7/25/2019
- Order Granting Motion for Refund of Fee - Last Update: 10/23/2019
- AO 213P - Last Update: 3/26/2021
Motion for Relief from Stay - Chapter 7
Procedure:
- Motion for Relief from Stay - Chapter 7 - Last Update: 2/13/2024
- Motion for Relief from Stay - Chapter 7 - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Relief from Stay - After Hearing - Chapter 07 - Last Update: 1/12/2018
- Order Granting Relief from Stay - After Negative Notice - Last Update: 1/12/2018
Motion for Relief from Stay - Chapter 11
Procedure:
- Motion for Relief from Stay - Chapter 11 - Last Update: 2/5/2024
- Motion for Relief from Stay - Chapter 11 - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion for Relief from Stay and Motion for Relief from Co-Debtor Stay - Chapters 12 and 13
Procedure:
- Motion for Relief from Stay and Motion for Relief from Co-Debtor Stay - Chapters 12 and 13 - Last Update: 2/5/2024
- Motion for Relief from Stay - Chapters 12 and 13 - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Relief from Stay - Upon Consent - Chapter 13 only - Last Update: 1/12/2018
Motion for Summary Judgment
Procedure:
- Motion for Summary Judgment - Last Update: 10/15/2018
Motion for Turnover
Procedure:
- Motion for Turnover - Last Update: 2/5/2024
- Order Granting Motion to Turnover - Last Update: 8/17/2020
Motion for Waiver of Credit Counseling Requirement
Procedure:
- Motion for Waiver of Credit Counseling Requirement - Last Update: 9/9/2020
- Motion for Waiver of Credit Counseling Requirement - Last Update: 10/15/2018
- Order Granting Motion for Waiver of Credit Counseling - Last Update: 10/15/2018
Motion or Notice by Counsel to Withdraw or Substitute Replacement Counsel
Procedure:
- Motion or Notice by Counsel to Withdraw or Substitute Replacement Counsel - Last Update: 9/9/2020
- Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel - Last Update: 1/31/2020
- Notice of Withdrawal of Co-Counsel - Last Update: 1/31/2020
- Notice of Substitution of Counsel Within Law Firm - Last Update: 1/31/2020
- Joint Motion to Substitute Counsel - Last Update: 1/31/2020
- Order Granting Joint Motion for Substitution of Counsel - Last Update: 1/31/2020
- Motion to Withdraw as Counsel - Last Update: 1/31/2020
- Order Granting Motion to Withdraw as Counsel - After Hearing - Last Update: 1/31/2020
- Order Granting Motion to Withdraw as Counsel - No Hearing - Last Update: 1/31/2020
Motion to Administratively Close Chapter 11 Individual Case
Procedure:
- Motion to Administratively Close Chapter 11 Individual Case - Last Update: 3/15/2019
- Motion to Administratively Close Individual Chapter 11 Case - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Motion to Administratively Close Individual Chapter 11 Case - Last Update: 1/12/2018
Motion to Administratively Reopen Closed Chapter 11 Individual Case
Procedure:
- Motion to Administratively Reopen Closed Chapter 11 Individual Case - Last Update: 9/9/2020
- Motion to Administratively Reopen Individual Chapter 11 Case to Obtain Discharge and Final Decree - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to Allow Witness to Testify by Video
Procedure:
- Motion to Allow Witness to Testify by Video - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion to Allow Witness to Testify by Video - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Denying Motion to Allow Witness Testimony by Video - Last Update: 8/17/2020
- Order Granting Motion to Allow Witness Testimony by Video - Last Update: 8/17/2020
Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Procedure:
- Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Last Update: 8/10/2021
- Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Last Update: 12/1/2020
- Notice of Compliance with Order Granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - Last Update: 8/10/2021
Motion to Approve Compromise or Settlement Agreement
Procedure:
- Motion to Approve Compromise or Settlement Agreement - Last Update: 8/17/2020
- Motion to Approve Compromise of Controversy - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Motion to Approve Compromise After Negative Notice - Last Update: 1/12/2018
Motion to Assume or Reject Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
Procedure:
- Motion to Assume or Reject Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases - Last Update: 1/23/2018
Motion to Avoid Lien
Procedure:
- Motion to Avoid Lien - Last Update: 7/9/2020
- Motion to Avoid Judicial Lien on Exempt Property - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Motion to Avoid Lien - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Motion to Compel Abandonment
Procedure:
- Motion to Compel Abandonment - Last Update: 2/5/2024
Motion to Compel Discovery Responses-Bankruptcy and Adversary
Procedure:
- Motion to Compel Discovery Responses-Bankruptcy and Adversary - Last Update: 2/5/2024
Motion to Continue or Reschedule 341 Meeting
Procedure:
- Motion to Continue or Reschedule 341 Meeting - Last Update: 10/15/2018
Motion to Declare Secured Claim Satisfied and Lien Released
Procedure:
- Motion to Declare Secured Claim Satisfied and Lien Released - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion to Declare Secured Claim Satisfied and Lien Released - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Motion to Declare Secured Claim Satisfied and Lien Released - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to Determine Adequate Assurance for Payment of Utility Services
Procedure:
- Motion to Determine Adequate Assurance for Payment of Utility Services - Last Update: 10/23/2019
Motion to Determine Secured Status - Value (and Strip Lien if Applicable)
Procedure:
- Motion to Determine Secured Status - Value (and Strip Lien if Applicable) - Last Update: 9/7/2022
- Motion to Determine Secured Status of Claim - Last Update: 9/7/2022
- Motion to Determine Secured Status of Claim and Void Junior Lien - Last Update: 9/7/2022
- Order Granting Debtor's Motion to Determine Secured Status of Claim and Void Junior Lien - Last Update: 9/7/2022
- Order Granting Motion to Determine Secured Status (no stripping) - Last Update: 9/7/2022
Motion to Dismiss Case or Party - Chapter 12 and Chapter 13
Procedure:
- Motion to Dismiss Case or Party - Chapter 12 and Chapter 13 - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion to Dismiss Case - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to Dismiss Case or Party - Chapter 7 and Chapter 11
Procedure:
- Motion to Dismiss Case or Party - Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion to Dismiss Case - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to Excuse Debtor Appearance at 341
Procedure:
- Motion to Excuse Debtor Appearance at 341 - Last Update: 9/9/2020
- Motion to Excuse Debtor Appearance at 341 - Last Update: 10/15/2018
- Order Granting Motion to Excuse Debtor Appearance at 341 - Last Update: 10/15/2018
Motion to Extend Automatic Stay
Procedure:
- Motion to Extend Automatic Stay - Last Update: 1/23/2018
- Motion to Extend the Automatic Stay - Last Update: 4/13/2018
- Order Granting Motion to Extend the Automatic Stay - Last Update: 1/12/2018
Motion to Extend Time - Bankruptcy and Adversary
Procedure:
- Motion to Extend Time - Bankruptcy and Adversary - Last Update: 4/18/2023
- Motion to Extend Time - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to File Paper Under Seal
Procedure:
- Motion to File Paper Under Seal - Last Update: 8/1/2023
- Motion to File Paper Under Seal - Last Update: 4/13/2018
- Order Granting Emergency Motion for Authority to File Papers Under Seal - Last Update: 1/12/2018
Motion to Impose - Reimpose Automatic Stay
Procedure:
- Motion to Impose - Reimpose Automatic Stay - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Chapter 13 Model Plan - Last Update: 1/25/2021
- Chapter 13 Model Plan (Non-Fillable Form) - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Chapter 13 Model Plan (Fillable Form) - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to Modify Confirmed Plan
Procedure:
- Motion to Modify Confirmed Plan - Last Update: 8/17/2020
- Motion to Modify Confirmed Plan - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to Redact and Restrict Access to Information
Procedure:
- Motion to Redact and Restrict Access to Information - Last Update: 12/1/2020
- Motion to Restrict Redact - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Motion to Redeem
Procedure:
- Motion to Redeem - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion to Redeem Personal Property - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Motion to Redeem Personal Property - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to Reserve Asset from Abandonment
Procedure:
- Motion to Reserve Asset from Abandonment - Last Update: 3/15/2019
- Motion to Reserve Asset from Abandonment - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to Retain Tax Refund - Chapter 13
Procedure:
- Motion to Retain Tax Refund - Chapter 13 - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion to Retain Tax Refund - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Granting Motion to Retain Tax Refund - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to Sever or Bifurcate
Procedure:
- Motion to Sever or Bifurcate - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Motion to Sever - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Motion to Use or Prohibit Use of Cash Collateral
Procedure:
- Motion to Use or Prohibit Use of Cash Collateral - Last Update: 7/1/2019
Motions to Sell (including free and clear of liens), Motions to Lease Property, and Reports/Notices to Sell
Procedure:
Notice of Abandonment by Trustee
Procedure:
- Notice of Abandonment by Trustee - Last Update: 1/23/2018
Notice of Final Report and Processing - Chapter 7
Procedure:
- Notice of Final Report and Processing - Chapter 7 - Last Update: 1/23/2018
Notice of Limited Appearance of Additional Counsel and Rule 2016 Statement
Procedure:
- Notice of Limited Appearance of Additional Counsel and Rule 2016 Statement - Last Update: 7/26/2018
- Notice of Limited Appearance and Rule 2016 Statement - Last Update: 7/26/2018
Objection to Claims
Procedure:
- Objection to Claims - Last Update: 6/14/2022
- Objection to Claim - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Order Sustaining Debtor's Objection to Claim - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions
Procedure:
- Objection to Debtor's Claim of Exemptions - Last Update: 9/9/2020
- Order Sustaining Objection to Debtor's Claimed Exemptions - Last Update: 8/17/2020
Objections to Confirmation - Chapter 13
Procedure:
- Objections to Confirmation - Chapter 13 - Last Update: 1/25/2021
- Objection to Confirmation of Chapter 13 Plan - Last Update: 10/15/2020
Presumption of Abuse - Chapter 7
Procedure:
- Presumption of Abuse - Chapter 7 - Last Update: 1/23/2018
Reaffirmation Agreements and Related Papers - Chapter 7
Procedure:
- Reaffirmation Agreements and Related Papers - Chapter 7 - Last Update: 9/9/2020
Response - Objections to Motions and Applications
Procedure:
- Response - Objections to Motions and Applications - Last Update: 9/9/2020
Schedules Statements Plan Received After Filing
Procedure:
- Schedules Statements Plan Received After Filing - Last Update: 12/1/2023
Student Loan Management Program
Procedure:
- Student Loan Management Program - Last Update: 2/2/2022
- Notice of Participation in Student Loan Management Program - Last Update: 9/23/2019
- Notice of Resolution - Student Loan Management Program - Last Update: 9/23/2019
- Notice of No Resolution - Student Loan Management Program - Last Update: 9/23/2019
- SLM Portal - Last Update: 8/22/2019
Suggestion of Death
Procedure:
- Suggestion of Death - Last Update: 8/14/2020
- Suggestion of Death - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Summons Involuntary
Procedure:
- Summons Involuntary - Last Update: 10/23/2019
Transcripts - Bankruptcy and Adversary
Procedure:
- Transcripts - Bankruptcy and Adversary - Last Update: 8/2/2021
Transfer of Claim and Withdrawal of Transfer of Claim
Procedure:
- Transfer of Claim and Withdrawal of Transfer of Claim - Last Update: 12/1/2023
- Transfer of Claim Other Than for Security - Last Update: 8/14/2020
Waiver of Discharge - Chapter 7
Procedure:
- Waiver of Discharge - Chapter 7 - Last Update: 1/23/2018
PROCEDURE MANUAL
FOR THE
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
This Procedure Manual generally explains procedures uniform district-wide. Parties and their attorneys should use this as a reference guide.
NOTE: Forms are generic suggestions. Parties and their attorneys should revise them to address their unique circumstances of each case.