Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Massachusetts

Evidentiary hearing for dismissal of Chapt 13 Bankruptcy

I previously received a notice for a motion dismissing my Chapter 13 bankruptcy. My attorney filed an objection to themotion and today I received a notice for an evidentiary hearing regarding the motion to dismiss the Chapt 13 bankruptcy. Do I have to attend the evidentiary hearing or is it taking place and I will hear the results?

Also on the notice of the evidentiary hearing there is a spot for an Objection/Response Deadline and nothing is written in this section, there is a note stating that if it is left blank the response deadline shall be governed by the Local Rules? Could you also tell me what the ''local rules'' means? Thank you.


Asked on 5/29/08, 3:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Di Giacomo Di Giacomo & Gruss

Re: Evidentiary hearing for dismissal of Chapt 13 Bankruptcy

Depending on why the motion for dismissal was filed will detail the purpose of the evidentiary hearing. As I always advise my clients, please attend all hearings so that whatever results your attorney shares with you are not a surprise.

To answer the second part, you usually will get word of the outcome at a later date. Furthermore, "local rules" means in the state or place the case was filed.

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Answered on 5/29/08, 3:35 pm


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