October 17th May Also Bring New Local Bankruptcy Rules and Procedures
The Bankruptcy Code is not the only thing that will be changing on October 17th.
Many bankruptcy courts will be changing a number of their local rules and procedures on that day as well. For example, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois, my "home court," a number of new rules and procedures take effect on October 17th, including increased filing fees, a new model Chapter 13 plan, and several new general orders covering preconfirmation adequate protection payments under Chapter 13 and the filing of payment advices under Section 521(a)(1)(B)(iv).
Although I haven't surveyed all the courts, I'm hearing that many courts will be implementing new rules and procedures in connection with BAPCPA. In your haste to comply with the new law, don't forget to check out whether your court is changing its local rules and procedures.
