Last Updated 5.16.2025
- Select Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications.
- Enter Case Number (e.g. xx-xxxxx). Click Next.
- Select Consolidate from the event list. Click Next.
- Click Next to skip the Joint Filing Screen.
- 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.
- Click Next.
- 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.
- 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.
- Same Debtor - Consolidation
- Select Browse to attach the pdf file. Click Next.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - Notice of Electronic Filing/Receipt screen displays
The Notice of Electronic Filing certifies that this pleading is now an official court document.