Notice of Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Case, Meeting of Creditors, & Deadlines (Chapter 12 Individual or Joint Debtor No Asset Case (9/97) (United States)
This is a Chapter 12 notice of bankruptcy case, meeting of creditors, and deadlines for an Individual or Joint Debtor No Asset Case. The form provided here is simply a sample of what the actual Form B9H looks like.
FORM B9H (Chapter 12 Individual or Joint Debtor No Asset Case (9/97)
UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT _________ District of _____________________
Notice of Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Case, Meeting of Creditors, & Deadlines
[A chapter 12 bankruptcy case concerning the debtor(s) listed below was filed
on __________________________ (date).]
or
[A bankruptcy case concerning the debtor(s) listed below was originally filed under chapter _____________
on ________________________ (date) and was converted to a case under chapter 12
on_______________________.]
Debtor(s) (name(s) and address): __________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Case Number: __________________________
Social Security/Taxpayer ID Nos.: __________________________
Attorney for Debtor(s) (name and address): __________________________
__________________________
__________________________
Telephone number: __________________________
Bankruptcy Trustee (name and address): __________________________
Telephone number: __________________________
Meeting of Creditors:
Date: __________________________
Time: (______) A.M. (______) P.M.
Location: __________________________
Deadlines:
Papers must be received by the bankruptcy clerk's office by the following deadlines:
Deadline to File a Proof of Claim: ___________________
For all creditors (except a governmental unit): ___________________
For a governmental unit: ___________________
Deadline to File a Complaint to Determine Dischargeability of Certain Debts:
___________________
Deadline to Object to Exemptions: Thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the meeting of creditors.
Filing of Plan, Hearing on Confirmation of Plan
[The debtor has filed a plan. The plan or a summary of the plan is enclosed. The hearing on confirmation will be held:
Date: _____________________ Time: _________________
Location: ______________________________________]
or
[The debtor has filed a plan. The plan or a summary of the plan and notice of confirmation hearing will be sent separately.]
or
[The debtor has not filed a plan as of this date. You will be sent separate notice of the hearing on confirmation of the plan.]
Creditors May Not Take Certain Actions:
The filing of the bankruptcy case automatically stays certain collection and other actions against the debtor and the debtor's property. If you attempt to collect a debt or take other action in violation of the Bankruptcy Code, you may be penalized.
Please Do Not File A Proof of Claim Unless You Receive a Notice To Do So.
Address of the Bankruptcy Clerk's Office: __________________________
__________________________
Telephone number: __________________________
Hours Open: __________________________
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For the Court:
Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court: __________________________
Date: __________________________
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EXPLANATIONS
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Filing of Chapter 12 Bankruptcy Case
A bankruptcy case under chapter 12 of the Bankruptcy Code (title 11, United States Code) has been filed in this court by the debtor(s) listed on the front side, and an order for relief has been entered. Chapter 12 allows family farmers to adjust their debts pursuant to a plan. A plan is not effective unless confirmed by the court. You may object to confirmation of the plan and appear at the confirmation hearing. A copy or summary of the plan [is included with this notice] or [will be sent to you later], and [the confirmation hearing will be held on the date indicated on the front of this notice] or [you will be sent notice of the confirmation hearing]. The debtor will remain in possession of the debtor's property and may continue to operate the debtor's business unless the court orders otherwise.
Creditors May Not Take Certain Actions
Prohibited collection actions against the debtor and certain codebtors are listed in Bankruptcy Code § 362 and § 1201. Common examples of prohibited actions include contacting the debtor by telephone, mail or otherwise to demand repayment; taking actions to collect money or obtain property from the debtor; repossessing the debtor's property; and starting or continuing lawsuits or foreclosures.
Meeting of Creditors
A meeting of creditors is scheduled for the date, time and location listed on the front side. The debtor (both spouses in a joint case) must be present at the meeting to be questioned under oath by the trustee and by creditors. Creditors are welcome to attend, but are not required to do so. The meeting may be continued and concluded at a later date without further notice.
Claims
A Proof of Claim is a signed statement describing a creditor's claim. If a Proof of Claim form is not included with this notice, you can obtain one at any bankruptcy clerk's office. If you do not file a Proof of Claim by the "Deadline to File a Proof of Claim" listed on the front side, you might not be paid any money on your claim against the debtor in the bankruptcy case. To be paid you must file a Proof of Claim even if your claim is listed in the schedules filed by the debtor.
Discharge of Debts
The debtor is seeking a discharge of most debts, which may include your debt. A discharge means that you may never try to collect the debt from the debtor. If you believe that a debt owed to you is not dischargeable under Bankruptcy Code § 523(a)(2), (4), (6), or (15), you must start a lawsuit by filing a complaint in the bankruptcy clerk's office by the "Deadline to File a Complaint to Determine Dischargeability of Certain Debts" listed on the front side. The bankruptcy clerk's office must receive the complaint and the required filing fee by that Deadline.
Bankruptcy Clerk's Office
Any paper that you file in this bankruptcy case should be filed at the bankruptcy clerk's office at the address listed on the front side. You may inspect all papers filed, including the list of the debtor's property and debts and the list of the property claimed as exempt, at the bankruptcy clerk's office.