Local Rule 4007-1: MODIFICATION OF DEADLINE FOR OBJECTING TO DISCHARGEABILITY OF A DEBT
Bankr. M.D. Fla. — Civil rule
Rule 4007-1 MODIFICATION OF DEADLINE FOR OBJECTING TO DISCHARGEABILITY OF A DEBT If a case is dismissed prior to the expiration of the deadline for objecting to dischargeability and subsequently reinstated, the deadline set pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 4007(c) for filing a complaint objecting to dischargeability of a debt is modified as follows:
(a) Cases Dismissed Before § 341 Meeting of Creditors is Held and Subsequently Reinstated. If a case is dismissed before the § 341 meeting of creditors is held and subsequently reinstated, the new deadline for filing objections to dischargeability shall be 60 days after the rescheduled § 341 meeting of creditors.
(b) Cases Dismissed After § 341 Meeting of Creditors is Held and Subsequently Reinstated. If a case is dismissed after the § 341 meeting of creditors is held and subsequently reinstated, the new deadline for filing objections to dischargeability shall be 60 days from entry of the order reinstating the case.
______________________ Notes of Advisory Committee 2021 This rule creates a uniform procedure for extending the deadline for filing objections to dischargeability in reinstated cases. This new rule is effective August 1, 2021.