Local Rule 3015-1: Chapter 13 - Plan
Bankr. W.D. Va. — General rule
LOCAL RULE 3015-1 Chapter 13 - Plan A. Filing of Plan:
1. Requirement: The debtor(s) shall file a Chapter 13 plan not later than fourteen (14) days after the commencement of the Chapter 13 case. The plan shall be accompanied by proof of service.
2. Required Form Plan: Chapter 13 debtors shall use Official Form 113 (Chapter 13 Plan).
3. Extension of Time to File Plan:
(a) General Policy: Motions to extend the time for filing of a Chapter 13 plan must be in writing.
(b) Motion to Extend Time for Filing Plan: A motion to extend time for the filing of a plan shall not be considered by the Court unless the same is filed within fourteen (14) days after the date of commencement of the Chapter 13 case, or the failure to file falls under the provisions of Rule 60 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
(c) Notice of Extension of Time to File Plan: If the Court grants the debtor's motion to extend time to file a Chapter 13 plan, the debtor(s) shall forthwith notify the trustee and all creditors of the new deadline set for filing the plan and of the new objection period.
B. Distribution of Plan: The debtor(s) shall distribute a copy of the plan to all creditors, the standing trustee, and other interested parties and provide the Court with proof of service of the same. If the plan contains (i) a request under section 522(f) to avoid a lien or other transfer of property exempt under the Code or (ii) a request to determine the amount of a secured claim, the certificate of service shall certify that the plan was served on the affected creditors in the manner provided for by Rule 7004 for service of a summons and complaint.