How do I convert chapter 13 bankruptcy to chapter 7 myself What should be included in the motion to convert letter?
The debtor (or the debtor's attorney) can do this with a simple
filing - usually an "Ex Parte Motion to Convert Chapter 13 to a
Chapter 7." Providing the debtor's bankruptcy has not previously
been converted already, the debtor/debtor attorney can do this
without the permission or advance permission of either the
bankruptcy judge or the Chapter 13 trustee that is managing the
bankruptcy up until that point (hence, the "Ex Parte" part of the
document). There are notice requirements - check with your local
bankruptcy district to see who this needs to be mailed out to.
Also, there is usually a small fee involved (it usually involves
the debtor paying the difference in cost between a Chapter 13 and a
Chapter 7 filing, but may be different - again, check with your
local bankruptcy court). The debtor will be required to go through
another 341 creditor's meeting with the new Chapter 7 trustee.