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Avoid Lien: JUDGMENT Lien: 522f: Personal Property [11 U.S.C. 522(f)]

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Section 2 - Serving Documents & Giving Notice
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Section 4 - Match Local Bankruptcy Rules with Forms

4003-2 PP JUDICIAL LIEN:  Avoid Lien: JUDGMENT Lien: 522f:  Personal Property [11 U.S.C. 522(f)]

LBR 4003-2 provides the procedure for a party to file a motion to avoid a lien when the judgment lien is on personal property. 

  • The Bankruptcy Code section that applies is section 11 U.S.C. 522(f).
  • This motion is sometimes called a 522f motion.
  • The court provides forms.  See links below

See Section 2-02 of The Central Guide for guidance on when a judgment lien creditor must be served by certified mail.    

Section: 
Section 4 - Match Local Bankruptcy Rules with Forms
Section Number or LBR Number: 
4003-2 PP JUDICIAL LIEN
Reference to Local Rules and/or Forms: 
Debtor’s Notice of Motion and Motion to Avoid Lien Under 11 U.S.C. § 522(f) and, if Applicable, for Turnover of Property (Personal Property)
Order Granting/Denying Debtor’s Motion to Avoid Lien Under 11 U.S.C.§ 522(f) and, if Applicable, for Turnover of Personal Property
Rule 4001-1 through 4008-1