Reaffirmation Agreements

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Rule Set: Local Bankruptcy Rules of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Rule: 4008-1

Jurisdiction: EDLAB

Bluebook Citation: Bankr. E.D. La. R. 4008-1

All Rules: Bankr. E.D. La. Local Bankruptcy Rules, complete index

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A. Reaffirmation agreements must be scheduled and noticed for hearing pursuant to Local Rule 9013-1 in the following instances: 1. 2. 3. The debtor is pro se; The debtor is represented by counsel but counsel has not signed the reaffirmation agreement; or A presumption of hardship exists.

B. Hearings on reaffirmation agreements must be attended by the debtor, the creditor’s representative, and the debtor’s counsel of record in the case. All counsel retained to represent debtors in chapter 7, 12, or 13 cases must include in their representation, advice with regard to reaffirmation of debt.

Reaffirmation Agreements

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