RULE 5011-2    ABSTENTION

A motion to abstain shall be filed as follows: 

(1)        Bankruptcy Case.  A motion to abstain from a case under either 11 U.S.C. section 305 or 28 U.S.C. section 1334 shall be deemed timely if filed not later than 30 days following the conclusion of the 11 U.S.C. section 341 meeting of creditors.

(2)        Adversary Proceeding.  A motion to abstain from an adversary proceeding shall be deemed timely if filed not later than the date set for filing a response under Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7012 or, if the proceeding was removed to the bankruptcy court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 1452, then within 21 days after the notice of removal is filed.  If a motion for abstention is filed and denied, then the time for filing an answer or other responsive pleading shall be extended until 14 days after the entry of an order denying the motion.

(3)        Contested Matter.  In a contested matter, a motion for abstention shall be deemed timely filed if filed within the time allowed for responses or objections to the matter.  If a motion for abstention is filed and denied, then the time for filing a response or objection to the contested matter shall be extended until 14 days after the entry of an order denying the motion.