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Relief from Stay / Letter Renewing Motion or Affidavit of Default (or a Declaration of Non-Compliance)

Last Updated:  July 21, 2026

11 U.S.C. 362(d)
Fed. R. Bank. P. 4001(a)

Event: Bankruptcy > Motions/Applications > Relief from Stay / Letter Renewing or Affidavit of Default

Doomsday Provisions:

Stipulated Agreements and Orders Denying Motion for Relief From Stay occasionally include language describing remedies available to a creditor in the event a debtor fails to comply with the terms of the order. These provisions are commonly referred to as "Doomsday Provisions."

  • References to "Doomsday Provisions" in this context are acceptable.

Unified Doomsday Procedure: 

No formally adopted or unified Doomsday Procedure exists in the Western District of Wisconsin.

  • Any reference to a "Uniform Doomsday procedure" or similar characterization of an established court wide procedure should not be included in proposed orders.
  • Instead, proposed orders should either recite the terms of the parties' agreement, or if there is a Stipulation, that the Stipulation is approved.
    • Those terms may provide that if payments are not made in a timely manner, the Movant may: 
      • File a letter requesting another hearing on the Motion for Relief From Stay 
      • Submit an Affidavit of Default and proposed Order For Immediate Relief From Stay. 
  • If a proposed order includes language referring to a "uniform" or "court-wide" Doomsday Procedure, a revised proposed order should be submitted. 

Filing Requirements:

  • Letter Renewing Motion for Relief From Stay / Affidavit of Default (or Declaration of Non-Compliance) / Other Form of Evidence of Default

  • Proof of Service

  • Proposed Order

To File Electronically:

  1. Log into CM/ECF.

  2. Select [Bankruptcy >  Motions/Applications].

  3. Enter the case number (e.g., xx-xxxxx).

  4. Select [Relief from Stay/ Letter Renewing or Affidavit of Default] from the event list.

  5. Select the party filer. If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.

    Note:  The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association.

  6. Browse to select the Motion/Letter/Affidavit (.pdf file).

  7. Refer to the Motion for Relief from Stay and/or Stipulation.

  8. If you have included a deadline to object, enter the last day to file objections (defaults to 7 days; modify if necessary)

  9. Modify the text as appropriate.

  10. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).

    Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately e-mailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.