Order On Motion To Approve Joint Administration Of Cases {F 1015-1.1.ORDER.JOINT.ADMINISTRATION}

F 1015-1.1.ORDER.JOINT.ADMINISTRATION, ORDER GRANTIN/DENYING MOTION TO APPROVE JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF CASES [LBR 1015-1, 9013-1 (q)], Joint administration is a term that means 2 or more related bankruptcy cases have been filed by related debtors and the related debtors desire that all documents are filed on one case docket only. LBR 1015-1(b) provides the procedure. There are 3 steps required to achieve joint administration, and the steps are designed so that the process is clear for the court and for all parties involved. FIRST, achieving joint administration begins by the debtors (or trustee) filing a motion for joint administration. A hearing is not required. Debtors must file a Notice of Motion for Order Without Hearing under LBR 9013-1(q). SECOND, If the judge grants the motion, a form order will be entered that contains special instructions about joint administration and choosing which case docket is the sole docket on which all future documents will be filed (with limited exceptions). THIRD, the debtors must serve a notice on all creditors of all related cases that there is now one docket on which all documents must be filed. This form is mandatory. It has been approved for use in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California. www.FormsWorkflow.com