"Florida Convert Bankruptcy"
A conversion of a Florida bankruptcy case from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7, or converting Chapter 7 to Chapter 13,
requires court approval. The process is initiated by filing a motion which requests permission to convert a
pending case to another chapter.
| 11 U.S.C. §348(a): "Conversion of a case from a case under one chapter of this title to a
case under another chapter of this title constitutes an order for relief under the chapter to which the case
is converted, but, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, does not effect a change in
the date of the filing of the petition, the commencement of the case, or the order for relief." |
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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