Motion to Avoid Lien

Rev. 03/20/2024

The debtor may file a Motion to Avoid a Judicial Lien to remove a creditor's interest in property the debtor owns.

Important: Effective March 15, 2024, the movant must add the lienholder as a party to the case during the docketing process for the motion.

Motion Docket Event:

[Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications > Avoid Lien]

Notice Docket Event:

[Bankruptcy > Notices > 21 Day Notice]

Requirements:

KMS Cases

JAW Cases

Motion (containing legal description of property) with Certificate of Service

Motion (containing legal description of property) with Certificate of Service

21 Day Notice to affected creditor

21 Day Notice to affected creditor

Proposed Order

Proposed Order


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