Local Rule 4008-1: Reaffirmation
Bankr. E.D. Wash. — General rule
Rule 4008-1 Reaffirmation
(a) Agreement Not Negotiated by Attorney for Unrepresented Debtor An individual not represented by an attorney during the course of negotiating a reaffirmation agreement shall file a cover sheet, the agreement and a motion with the Court, prepared as prescribed by the appropriate forms (Official Forms 427, 2400A and 2400B or Official Forms 427 and 2400A/B ALT). The Court may approve the agreement without an actual hearing or may schedule a hearing.
(b) Agreement Not Negotiated by Attorney for Represented Debtor A debtor's attorney who has not represented the debtor during the course of negotiating a reaffirmation agreement on behalf of the debtor shall file, as a separate document, a statement to that effect. If such a statement is made, then section (a) above applies.
Related Provisions FRBP 4008 Filing of Reaffirmation Agreement; Statement in Support of Reaffirmation Agreement 11 USC 524 Effect of Discharge