Defer/Delay Entry of a Discharge or Closing of Case

Rev. 05/08/19
MOTION TO DEFER/DELAY ENTRY OF A DISCHARGE or CLOSING OF CASE
 
Overview:
 
A motion to defer/delay entry of discharge is filed when the debtor or other party wishes to request that the court delay the entry of the debtor’s discharge for various purposes, most commonly for the purposes of obtaining additional time to file Official Form 23 (Debtor’s Certification of Completion of Instructional Course Concerning Personal Financial Management). It may also be filed when any party of interest has filed or is in the process of filing one or more of the following documents.
•                  complaint objecting to discharge
•                  motion to dismiss the case under 11 U.S.C. Section 707
•                  motion to extend time for filing a complaint objecting to discharge
•                  motion to extend time for filing a motion to dismiss the case under FRBP 1017(e)
•                  financial management certificate
•                  reaffirmation agreement
 
This filing should be accompanied by the Motion and Proposed Order.  When required by Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-3, a Certificate of Service must also be filed.
 
For order format, please see Proposed Orders
 
 
Codes, Rules and Forms:

Bankruptcy Code:

None

Bankruptcy Rule:

4004(c)(2); and/or 2002(f)(11)

Local Rule:

4004-1

Local  Form:

None
 
CM/ECF Event(s):
 
Motions/Applications, Delay Case Closing
Motions/Applications, Delay Discharge