Convert Ch. 12 to Ch. 7/Sua Sponte Order

MOTION TO CONVERT CHAPTER 12 TO CHAPTER 7/SUA SPONTE ORDER
 
Overview:
 
Under 11 U.S.C. Section 1208(a) the debtor may convert a case under this chapter to a case under chapter 7 (fee due upon conversion).
 
Under 11 U.S.C. Section 1208(d) on request of a party in interest, and after notice and hearing, the court may convert a case under this chapter to a case under chapter 7 upon showing that the debtor has committed fraud in connection with the case.
 
The filing should be accompanied by the Motion and a Proposed Order.
 
A conversion will not be held up if the fee is due.
 
The Judge may convert a case without motion or election being filed. Filing fee not required.

 

 
Codes, Rules and Forms:
 
Bankruptcy Code:
Bankruptcy Rule:
Local Rule:
None
Local Form:
None
 

CM/ECF Event(s):
            Miscellaneous, Election to Convert from Ch. 12 or 13 to Ch 7 (Absolute Right)
            Motions/Application/Contested Matters, Convert Case
 
 
I.     Noticing:
 

       A.       Type:                Hearing Required - 14 day language – No notice is required if filed by the Debtor, the notice/motion date is the date of conversion.

       B.       Who Serves:    Court

       C.       Service:           Matrix