Last Updated 5.16.2025

1. Select Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications.
2. Enter Case Number (e.g. xx-xxxxx).  Click Next.
3. Select Consolidate from the event list. Click Next.
4. Click Next to skip the Joint Filing Screen.
5. Select the Party filer. Click Next.
   • If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
   • The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association.
6. Click Next.
7. Read the statement on Federal Rule 1015.
   • Cases Involving Same Debtor. If two or more petitions by, regarding, or against the same debtor are pending in the same court, the court may order consolidation of the cases.
   • Cases Involving Two or More Related Debtors. If a joint petition or two or more petitions are pending in the same court by or against (1) spouses, or (2) a partnership and one or more of its general partners, or (3) two or more general partners, or (4) a debtor and an affiliate, the court may order a joint administration of the estates.
8. Select the option that applies to your motion:
   • Same Debtor - Consolidation
     OR
   • Related Debtors - Joint Administration
   • Click Next.
     • NOTE: If you selected Related Debtors - Joint Administration, STOP, you can use this event. Use the event Motion for Joint Administration.
9. Select Browse to attach the pdf file. Click Next.
10. 9013 Objection Screen:
    • Enter the 9013 Objection due date in the text box.
    • Enter the Lead Case Number in the text box. (i.e. xx-xxxxx)
    • Enter Member Case(s) (i.e. xx-xxxxx, xx-xxxxx)
    • Click Next.
11. If needed, modify the text according to the court's procedures. Click Next.
    • When filing an Amended Motion, click the down arrow and select Amended.
12. Verify the final docket text before submitting.  If correct, click Next.
    CAUTION!!  This is the last screen.  Clicking Next will submit your document to CM/ECF.  If the final docket text is incorrect, click the Back button to find the screen to modify or abort the transaction by clicking on Bankruptcy on the CM/ECF Menu bar.
13. Notice of Electronic Filing/Receipt screen displays
    The Notice of Electronic Filing certifies that this pleading is now an official court document.