| name | stay-relief-motion |
| title | Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay |
| description | Drafts a Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362(d). Covers § 362(d)(1) cause/adequate protection, (d)(2) no equity/not necessary, and (d)(3) single asset real estate grounds. Use when a creditor needs to lift the automatic stay to foreclose, repossess collateral, or continue state court litigation against a debtor in bankruptcy. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/stay-relief-motion |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | bankruptcy |
| language | en |
| tags | ["drafting","litigation","motion"] |
Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay
Drafts a procedurally compliant motion under 11 U.S.C. § 362(d) to lift the automatic stay. Ensures compliance with FRBP 4001, 9014, and local rules.
Prerequisites
- Loan/lease documents — note, security agreement, deed of trust, UCC filings
- Perfection evidence — recording info, UCC-1 receipts, title reports
- Payment history — account ledger, defaults, arrearage calculation
- Valuation evidence — appraisal, BPO, tax assessment, or comparables
- Bankruptcy case info — case number, chapter, filing date, court/district/division, debtor name
- Post-petition facts — adequate protection payments, insurance status, property condition
Quick Start
- Gather all prerequisites; confirm statutory ground(s): § 362(d)(1), (d)(2), and/or (d)(3)
- Draft caption with exact debtor name, case number, chapter, and movant capacity
- Build chronological fact section from loan origination through post-petition default
- Draft legal argument matching each ground to evidentiary support
- Prepare supporting declaration with FRE 803(6) foundation and exhibit list
- Verify service list and 21-day notice requirement under FRBP 4001
Output Structure
1. Caption & Case Identification
| Element | Requirement |
|---|
| Court | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, [District], [Division] |
| Debtor | Exact legal name from petition; entity type |
| Case No. | Jurisdiction-specific format |
| Chapter | 7, 11, 12, or 13 |
| Movant | Full legal name + capacity (e.g., "as holder of a first-priority deed of trust") |
| Title | "MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM AUTOMATIC STAY PURSUANT TO 11 U.S.C. § 362(d)" |
2. Introduction
- Movant identity, relationship to debtor, collateral description
- Specific relief sought: termination / modification / annulment
- Statutory basis and procedural context (filing date, stay duration, deadlines)
3. Factual Background
Present chronologically:
- Pre-petition: Transaction date, principal, rate, terms, maturity; guarantors/co-borrowers
- Legal description (real property) or make/model/VIN (personal property); recording/UCC-1 data; perfection method and priority position
