SUPPORT

Support documents should be uploaded as attachments to initiating pleadings.  This event is used to e:file supporting documents separately.

For instructions on filing a Support in a bankruptcy case, click here.

STEP 1           Click on Adversary

STEP 2           Click on Misc. Events

STEP 3           Enter case number; click [NEXT]

STEP 4           Select Support from drop down list; click [NEXT]

STEP 5           If this is a joint filing, place a check in the box and click [NEXT].  If this is not a joint filing, click [NEXT] to skip this screen.

STEP 6           Select the Party or click  Add/Create New Party

TIP - If you selected Add/Create New Party, a Search screen and a Party Information screen will follow.  You MUST select a Role Type from the drop down menu on the Party Information screen.

TIP - If this is the first time you are appearing on behalf of this party, you will be asked to place a check in the box to create an association.  Failure to place a check in the box results in the e:filer NOT receiving Notices of Electronic Filing in this case.

STEP 7           Upload the .pdf document; click [NEXT]

TIP - Supporting documents such as a Certificate of Service or a Proposed Order should be uploaded as an attachment to the main pleading.

STEP 8          Select the category to which this event relates and enter the type of support in the Support Document Type field; click [NEXT]

STEP 9          Place a check in the box next to the appropriate event; click [NEXT]

STEP 10        Confirm case information; click [NEXT]

STEP 11        Docket text displays.  Review for accuracy.  If modification is necessary, abort the transaction and begin again.  Modifications cannot be made on this screen.

SAMPLE DOCKET TEXT

[Free Text] in support of (related document title and #) filed by Test Attorney on behalf of Test Client. (test atty)

STEP 12        Notice of Electronic Filing displays.