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Q: Is there a form for filing a motion of relief from a dismissed bankruptcy case and if so where can i find it to fill it

Firstly I would like to say if youre going to tell me to seek a lawyer locally please do not respond, I'm aware hiring a lawyer would have made this not happen unfortunately thats not an option. I self filed bankruptcy chapter 7 and it got dismissed because I was missing a document but I got a notice in the mail saying i have 14 days to file a motion for relief from the order dismissing the case. I got the notice yesterday and i spent all night trying to find a form to file for the motion but was unable to find one. So my question is where can I find the form and if theres not one what do I file for the relief

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Bankruptcy Lawyer
  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You make up a form and call it "Motion for Relief from Dismissal" (or something like that). Recite the reason you failed to include the document.

Per your request, I won't ask you to hire an attorney, but you should be aware that one reason it's a good idea to hire an attorney is because attorneys generally know how to do things like that. Do-it-yourself forms are normally just a convenience offered; they are not usually necessary, and often unavailable for things like this.

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