Disclosure of Compensation

-22- (a) Approved Disclosure Form for Attorney for the Debtor. In a chapter 7, 12 or 13 case, the statement by a debtor’s attorney of compensation paid or agreed to be paid that conforms substantially to Form B 2030 satisfies the requirements of § 329(a) of the Code and Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2016(b). In a chapter 7 case, if an attorney’s compensation will be bifurcated, with a portion being waived or paid on or before the filing of the case and the balance being paid after the case is commenced, the attorney shall, unless the court orders otherwise, attach copies of the applicable retainer agreements (both pre and post filing agreements) with the Debtor to Form B 2030. Upon filing of the retainer agreements, a hearing may be scheduled on request of the United States Trustee, the case Trustee or sua sponte by the Court to discuss the agreement with Debtor(s), Debtor(s)' counsel and the United States Trustee.

(b) Disclosure of Payments by Debtor. In all cases filed by a debtor who is not represented by counsel, at the time the petition is filed, the Clerk shall require the debtor to complete a statement on L.B.F. 2016-4 setting forth all persons or business entities from whom the debtor received assistance or to whom the debtor paid or agreed to pay money in connection with the case.