X. Reaffirmation Agreement Hearings
- Pro se cases. In all pro se cases where the Debtor signs a reaffirmation agreements, the Court will schedule a hearing to determine whether or not the reaffirmation agreement will be approved.
- Debtor represented. In cases where the Debtor is represented by counsel, the Court will schedule a hearing if required by L.B.R. 4008-1.
- Deficiency notices. The Court will not schedule any hearing with respect to a reaffirmation agreement if the Clerk has issued a deficiency notice that has not been complied with.
- Administrative order adopting Guideline 13 regarding responsibilities of Debtor's counsel relating to a reaffirmation agreement. The Court insists on compliance with Guideline 13 adopted by Administrative Order No. 09-32 issued on December 16, 2009.
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