Local Rule 1017-1: Conversion or Dismissal of Joint Cases
Bankr. E.D. Wash. — General rule
Rule 1017-1 Conversion or Dismissal of Joint Cases
(a) A joint case may not be individually converted by one debtor to another chapter unless the case is first divided into two separate cases.
(b) One debtor in a joint case may move for a separate dismissal without need to first have the case divided into two separate cases.
Related Provisions FRBP 1015 Consolidation or Joint Administration FRBP 1017(f) Procedure for Dismissal, Conversion or Suspension FRBP 1019 Conversion of a Chapter 11, 12 or 13 Case LBR 1015-1 Joint Administration/Consolidation LBR 1017-2 Conversion of Chapter 11, 12, or 13 Case LBR 1017-3 Conversion or Dismissal of Chapter 11 Cases LBR 1017-4 Dividing of Joint Cases 11 USC 302 Joint Cases 11 USC 706 Conversion 11 USC 1112 Conversion or Dismissal 11 USC 1208 Conversion or Dismissal 11 USC 1307 Conversion or Dismissal