"Florida Convert Chapter 7"
A conversion of a Florida bankruptcy case from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13 fundamentally changes the nature of
the proceeding. Rather than discharge all unsecured debts, full or partial payments are required for all debts
during the duration of the plan term. Conversion of a Florida bankruptcy case to Chapter 13 does however allow
all past due payments to be included within the plan, as if paid current.
| 11 U.S.C. §706(a0 provides, in part, "The debtor may convert a case under this chapter to a
case under chapter 11, 12, or 13 of this title at any time, if the case has not been converted under section
1112, 1208, or 1307 of this title. Any waiver of the right to convert a case under this subsection is
unenforceable." |
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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