Cross Motion

Before starting this event, determine the hearing date of the original motion and enter that date in STEP 8b below.  

For instructions on filing a Cross Motion in an adversary case, click here.

STEP 1           Click on Bankruptcy

STEP 2           Click on Motions/Applications

STEP 3           Enter case number; click [NEXT]

STEP 4           Select Cross Motion from drop down list; click [NEXT]

STEP 5           If this is a joint filing, place a check in the box and click [NEXT].  If this is not a joint filing, click [NEXT] to skip this screen.

STEP 6             Select the Party or click  Add/Create New Party

TIP - If this is the first time you are appearing on behalf of this party, you will be asked to create an association between the attorney and client on the next screen as shown below:

Please be aware that unchecking the association check box will prevent you from receiving Notices of Electronic Filing in this case.

STEP 7          Upload the .pdf document; click [NEXT]

TIP - Supporting documents such as a Certificate of Service or a Proposed Order should be uploaded as an attachment to the main pleading.

STEP 8a       Screen displays, Select the appropriate event(s) to which this event relates.  Place a check in the box next to the related event.

STEP 8b       A Hearing Information screen displays.  Use the Click Here link to find the judge's hearing dates.  Enter a date, time and location.

STEP 8c       Variable box states, Enter Nature of Motion; click [NEXT]

STEP 9         Confirm case information; click [NEXT]

STEP 10       Docket text displays.  Review for accuracy.  If modification is necessary, abort the transaction and begin again.  Modifications cannot be made on this screen.

SAMPLE DOCKET TEXT

Cross Motion re: (free text).  (Related document title and #) Filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client.  Hearing scheduled for (date, time and location). (test atty)

STEP 11        Notice of Electronic Filing displays.