"Florida Chapter 7 Information"
Basic information and forms are available from Florida bankruptcy courts. Be aware that the information
provided is not the same as legal advice. Courts are not permitted to advise debtors, creditors or other
interested parties.
11 U.S.C. Chapter 7 provides the following:
- SUBCHAPTER I OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION
- SUBCHAPTER II COLLECTION, LIQUIDATION, AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESTATE
- SUBCHAPTER III STOCKBROKER LIQUIDATION
- SUBCHAPTER IV COMMODITY BROKER LIQUIDATION
- SUBCHAPTER V CLEARING BANK LIQUIDATION
In addition to statutes appearing in chapter 7, many other provisions of different titles and Chapters
of the United States Code apply.
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The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District issued Administrative Order No. 04-6
on March 31, 2004. This order pertains to proposed amendments to local rules. In particular, this order requires
an en banc hearing (all judges present) to consider public comments. anyone who wishes to have personal comments
considered by the court must submit proposals in writing. Anyone wishing to address the court must file a
request for appearance. The Florida Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District amended Local Rule 5005-1 on
September 15, 2003. This amendment states” The Court shall permit documents and papers to be filed, signed, or
verified by electronic means that are consistent with technical standards, if any, that the Judicial Conference
of the United States establishes.” Soon, all courts will require electronic submission.
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