Motion to Extend Time

For instructions on filing a Motion to Extend Time in a bankruptcy case, click here.

STEP 1           Click on Adversary

STEP 2           Click on Motions/Applications

STEP 3           Enter case number; click [NEXT]

STEP 4           Select Extend Time from drop down list; click [NEXT]

STEP 5           If this is a joint filing, place a check in the box and click [NEXT].  If this is not a joint filing, click [NEXT] to skip this screen.

STEP 6           Select the Party or click  Add/Create New Party

TIP - If this is the first time you are appearing on behalf of this party, you will be asked to create an association between the attorney and client on the next screen as shown below:

Please be aware that unchecking the association check box will prevent you from receiving Notices of Electronic Filing in this case.

STEP 7           Upload the .pdf document; click [NEXT]

TIP - Supporting documents such as a Certificate of Service or a Proposed Order should be uploaded as an attachment to the main pleading.

STEP 8a        Enter Nature of Motion in variable box

STEP 8b        Is Motion to Extend Time to Appeal Under Rule 8002(c)? Select Radio Button "Yes" or "No"; click [NEXT]

STEP 9          A Hearing Information screen displays.  Use the Click Here link to find the judge's hearing dates.  Enter a date, time and location; click [NEXT]

STEP 10        Confirm case information; click [NEXT]

STEP 11        Docket text displays.  Review for accuracy.  If modification is necessary, abort the transaction and begin again.  Modifications cannot be made on this screen.

SAMPLE DOCKET TEXT   

Motion to Extend [radio button option].  Filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client.  Hearing scheduled for [date, time, location]. (test atty)

STEP 12         Notice of Electronic Filing displays.