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"Colorado Convert Bankruptcy"

A conversion of a Colorado bankruptcy case from Chapter 13 to Chapter 7, or converting Chapter 7 to Chapter 13, requires court approval. The process is initiated by filing a motion which requests permission to convert a pending case to another chapter.

11 U.S.C. §348(a): "Conversion of a case from a case under one chapter of this title to a case under another chapter of this title constitutes an order for relief under the chapter to which the case is converted, but, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, does not effect a change in the date of the filing of the petition, the commencement of the case, or the order for relief."

NOTE: Spanish language forms and information may be obtained from a various websites, including the United State Department of Justice, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and other US Court sites. Regarding these forms, the Colorado Bankruptcy Court advises "While we have no reason to believe that these Spanish language forms or information have been translated inaccurately, only the English language forms are officially prescribed by the Judicial Conference of the United States Courts. Accordingly, the Court for the District of Colorado can not guarantee the accuracy or sufficiency of information contained in Spanish language forms or informational documents." The Colorado Bankruptcy Court also maintains a pro bono program to assist qualified debtors with adversary proceedings (not available to file petitions to initiate Ch. 7 or 13 cases).

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