I am a legal secretary who has worked in the bankruptcy field for more than 10 years but has never seen my case before.
Right now I'm a plaintiff in a civil federal case of sexual harassment (hostile environment type) against a former boss, a famous bankruptcy lawyer and partner of the firm (because I cannot find lawyers to represent me, the USDC assigned me 2 excellent attorneys). I know a job well done, I'm a legal secretary.
I needed to file for bankruptcy because, after 2 years, I could not find a well paid job and my home was for foreclosure. My civil case lawyers know nothing about bankruptcy. With my knowledge I filed the petition with schedules and the necessary documentation but, in the chapter 13 PAYMENT PLAN I proposed a LUMP SUM only (with the OK of the mortgage company) of the house debt in 2 years without mentioning the proceedings.
In the 341 meeting the plan was rejected by the Trustee and I must find a lawyer to correct my documentation and amend the plan. The problem is that EVERY attorney where I live knows my former boss and I'm apprehensive. The first Judge assigned to my bankruptcy case withdraw himself and recently the Trustee resigned because he is a friend of my former boss. Somebody instructed my attorneys to file a motion requesting "Interim Compensation" (heard of it in Chapter 11 cases for professional services but, never on Chapter 13 cases).
How can I amend the Payment Plan to explain that the proceedings will be from the outcome of the civil case or the selling of the house.

