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Motion to Extend Time to File Complaint to Deny Discharge/Motion Objecting to Discharge

Official Procedure Last Change June 3, 2022

Motion to Extend Time to File Complaint to Deny Discharge/Motion Objecting to Discharge

How to file: 

Location of event: Bankruptcy > Trustee/US Trustee > Extend Time to File Complaint to Deby Discharge/Motion Objecting to Discharge, Motion to

  • 11 USC 727: 1141(d)(3)(C)
  • FRBP 4004(a),(b)  

General Information

  • This event can be used by the US Trustee and case trustees to request an extension of time to file a complaint to deny discharge or an extension of time to file a motion objecting to discharge.
  • Once the motion has been filed, the court will issue a 14-day objection notice unless the debtor has consented.

Filing Requirements

  • Motion must be signed by the filing party.
  • A Certificate of Service must accompany the Motion.
  • It is not necessary to upload a proposed order - the Court will prepare one.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select Bankruptcy > Trustee/US Trustee

3. Enter case number (in the format xx-xxxxx) and click Next.

4. Select "Extend Time to File Complaint to Deny Discharge/Motion Objecting to Discharge, Motion to" from the event list and click Next.

5. Check box if jointly filing with another attorney, click Next. If jointly filing, select additional attorneys, click Next.

6. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, or cannot be selected, view instructions on adding a new party. Click Next.

Note: The "Attorney/Party Association” screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association and click Next.

7. Browse to select the document to be filed (pdf file). Click Next.

8. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click Next to submit your document(s).

Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.