Change in Installment Fee Order
The Judges have edited the form order granting applications to pay fees in installment. For more information, please click on the link below.
Change in Installment Fee Order
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Employment Opportunity for a Financial Specialist I
The United States Bankruptcy Court is accepting applications for a part time Financial Specialist in its Indianapolis office. Deadline to apply is December 29, 2017. Please click on the link below for more information and how to apply.
Financial Specialist I
NOTE: Employment information is available in PDF format.
I have a question about my case. Who do I contact?
Contact the Case Administrator assigned to your case.
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What is a Notice of Requirement re: Personal Financial Management Course?
The notice is a reminder to file a certificate of completion of post-petition financial management. This is the second counseling course that is required in a bankruptcy proceeding. Failing to file the certificate in a timely manner may result in your case being closed without a discharge.
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What can I do if a creditor tries to collect money after I filed bankruptcy, or after receiving a discharge?
Answering this question is considered legal advice and the Court's staff is not allowed to provide legal advice. You may wish to contact an attorney.
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May I convert my case from one chapter to another, i.e. Chapter 7 to Chapter 13 or Chapter 13 to Chapter 7?
Yes. A case may be converted from one chapter to another. However, these matters are complex and require legal advice regarding the ramifications of converting between the different chapters. The Court's staff is not allowed to provide legal advice. You may wish to contact an attorney.
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What should I do if I cannot make my chapter 13 payment?
Contact your attorney. If you are not represented by an attorney contact the chapter 13 trustee assigned to your case.
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What is a joint petition? Does my spouse have to file for bankruptcy if I file?
A joint bankruptcy petition is a voluntary bankruptcy petition filed by two individuals who are married. Whether both spouses have to file together requires legal advice and the Court’s staff is not allowed to provide legal advice. You may wish to contact an attorney.
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How do I know if a debt is secured, unsecured, priority, or administrative, so I can fill out my schedules correctly?
Answering this question is considered legal advice and the Court's staff is not allowed to provide legal advice. You may wish to contact an attorney or review the Filing Without an Attorney section on the court’s website. Additionally, please review 11 U.S. C. §§501 – 562 for more information.
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Notice of Process Changes
The Court has posted a notice of process changes taking effect February 5th, particularly as to use of filing instead of certificate date for calculation of deadlines and quality control for statement of consent. You can read the notice here.