converting

[newstart]

Would it be best to have an attorney convert a 13 to a 7 or is something that an individual could do themselves? From reading I know a motion would need to be filed with the court to get permission to convert, where could I obtain this form, a the court house? or could I get it on the internet?

[Interlaw]

Would it be best to have an attorney convert a 13 to a 7 or is something that an individual could do themselves? From reading I know a motion would need to be filed with the court to get permission to convert, where could I obtain this form, a the court house? or could I get it on the internet?

Frankly, if you don't know what forms need to be filed, you should have a lawyer review your paperwork, prepare and file the Motion, take care of any changes in your schedules, and represent you at the new Meeting of Creditors.

Brett Weiss


Maryland, DC and Federal bars
Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

[Jman30]

Would it be best to have an attorney convert a 13 to a 7 or is something that an individual could do themselves? From reading I know a motion would need to be filed with the court to get permission to convert, where could I obtain this form, a the court house? or could I get it on the internet?

I know many people on this board have done it pro se and they can shed light on this for you; give you the pros and cons.

My personal opinion is to use a lawyer. I would hate for anything to get messed up or a file not filed right or on time. Something as big as bankruptcy, I prefer to let someone who is an expert in the matter handle it.

[aa06a47]

Would it be best to have an attorney convert a 13 to a 7 or is something that an individual could do themselves? From reading I know a motion would need to be filed with the court to get permission to convert, where could I obtain this form, a the court house? or could I get it on the internet?

newstart, I would recommend an attorney. In my opinion, there are too many things that could get screwed up.