Rule 4008 Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure

Rule 4008 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure is about Reaffirmation Agreement and Supporting Statement. It is under Part IV (The Debtor: Duties and Benefits) of the Rules.

(a) Time to File; Cover Sheet. A reaffirmation agreement must be filed within 60 days after the first date set for the

§ 341(a) meeting of creditors. The agreement must have a cover sheet prepared as prescribed by Form 427. At any time, the court may extend the time to file an agreement.

(b) Supporting Statement. The debtor’s supporting statement required by

§ 524(k)(6)(A) must be accompanied by a statement of the total income and expenses as shown on Schedules I and J. If the income and expenses shown on the supporting statement differ from those shown on the schedules, the supporting statement must explain the difference.