Motion to Avoid Non-Possessory, Non-Purchase Money Lien

Rev. 03/18/2025

The debtor may file a Motion to Avoid Non-Possessory, Non-Purchase Money Lien to avoid a lien on property the debtor owns to the extent that such lien impairs an exemption the debtor would have been entitled to.

Important:

Beginning March 18, 2025, ECF filers can file the motion and notice together as one filing.

Docket Event:

Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications > Avoid Non-Possessory, Non-Purchase Money Lien with 21-Day Notice

Requirements:

KMS Cases	JAW Cases
Motion with Certificate of Service	Motion with Certificate of Service
21-Day Notice to affected creditor	21-Day Notice to affected creditor
Proposed Order	Proposed Order

File the Motion and Notice Separate

Motion Docket Event:

[Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications > Avoid Non-Possessory, Non-Purchase Money Lien]

Notice Docket Event:

[Bankruptcy > Notices > 21 Day Notice]

File Motion and Notice Together

Docket Event:

[Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications > Avoid Non-Possessory, Non-Purchase Money Lien with 21-Day Notice]

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