New Jersey Bankruptcy Court
Chapter 11
Case #: 1:24-bk-13908
Case Filed:Apr 17, 2024

TypeCorporation
Tax IDsubscribers only
# of Creditors1-49
Est. Assets$50,001 to $100,000
Est. Liabilities $1,000,001 to $10 million
Nature of Business Other
Nature of Debts Primarily Business
Small BusinessYes

Debtor
Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
600 East Moss Road
Absecon, NJ 08205
Represented By
Raymond M. Patella
Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, P.C.
contact info
Last checked: never
U.S. Trustee
U.S. Trustee
US Dept of Justice Office of the US Trustee One Newark Center Ste 2100
Newark, NJ 07102


Docket last updated: 12 minutes ago
Saturday, May 11, 2024
39 39 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Sun 05/12 12:16 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 2. Notice Date 05/11/2024. (Admin.)
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38 38 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Sun 05/12 12:16 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 2. Notice Date 05/11/2024. (Admin.)
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Thursday, May 09, 2024
37 37 order Retention Thu 05/09 10:29 AM
Order Granting Application to Employ Fizpatrick, Bongiovanni & Kelly as Accountant Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 5/9/2024. (cm)
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36 36 order Retention Thu 05/09 10:21 AM
Order Granting Application to Employ Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins as Counsel Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 5/9/2024. (cm)
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Monday, May 06, 2024
utility Add Party Mon 05/06 9:12 AM
AmTrust North America, Inc. on behalf of ARI Insurance Company rep by , Alan C. Hochheiser , Creditor, added to case to include party with address listed in Notice of Appearance. (eag)
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Friday, May 03, 2024
35 35 claims Notice of Appearance and Request Fri 05/03 3:10 PM
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice.. (Hochheiser, Alan)
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
34 34 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Fri 04/26 12:14 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 04/25/2024. (Admin.)
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33 33 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Fri 04/26 12:14 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 04/25/2024. (Admin.)
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32 32 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Fri 04/26 12:14 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 04/25/2024. (Admin.)
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31 31 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Fri 04/26 12:14 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 04/25/2024. (Admin.)
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30 30 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Fri 04/26 12:14 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 3. Notice Date 04/25/2024. (Admin.)
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29 29 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Meeting of Creditors Fri 04/26 12:14 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Meeting of Creditors. No. of Notices: 39. Notice Date 04/25/2024. (Admin.)
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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
28 28 misc Certificate of Service Wed 04/24 2:37 PM
Certificate of Service Related [+] filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. (Patella, Raymond)
Related: [-] 23 Notice of Hearing (Upload)
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
27 27 order Use Cash Collateral Tue 04/23 3:05 PM
Interim Order Granting Motion To Use Cash Collateral. Final Hearing Date has been set for May 21, 2024 at 2:00PM with objections due by May 14, 2024 Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 4/23/2024. Hearing scheduled for 5/21/2024 at 02:00 PM at JNP - Courtroom 4C, Camden. (kvr)
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26 26 order Motion (Generic) Tue 04/23 2:59 PM
ORDER GRANTING DEBTORS MOTION FOR ENTRY OF ORDER (I) AUTHORIZING THE DEBTOR TO (A) PAY PRE-PETITION WAGES, SALARIES, OTHER COMPENSATION, AND REIMBURSEABLE EXPENSES AND (B) CONTINUE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAMS, AND (II) GRANTING ANCILLARY RELIEF. Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 4/23/2024. (kvr)
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25 25 order Motion (Generic) Tue 04/23 2:58 PM
ORDER GRANTING DEBTORS MOTION FOR ENTRY OF ORDER (I) AUTHORIZING THE DEBTOR TO (I) CONTINUE WITH ALL PRE-PAID AND OTHER TUITION PROGRAMS AND (II) GRANTING ANCILLARY RELIEF. Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 4/23/2024. (kvr)
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24 24 order Extend Time Tue 04/23 2:56 PM
Order Granting Motion to Extend Time to File Missing Schedules Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 4/23/2024. (kvr)
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23 23 court Notice of Hearing (Upload) Tue 04/23 2:54 PM
Notice of Hearing for: Subchapter V Status Conference. Related [+]. The following parties were served: Debtor, Debtor's Attorney, Trustee, and US Trustee. Section 1111(b) Election Deadline is no later than 14 days from the filing of the debtors plan. Hearing scheduled for 6/6/2024 at 10:00 AM at JNP - Courtroom 4C, Camden.Subchapter V Status Report Due By 5/23/2024: (kvr)
Related: [-] 1 Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. Chapter 11 Plan Subchapter V Due by 07/16/2024. (Patella, Raymond) Modified on 4/18/2024 PDF LIST OF CREDITORS IS INCLUDED WITH THE PETITION, BUT CREDITORS WERE NOT UPLOADED TO THE CASE(lgr). filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
22 22 court Meeting of Creditors Chapter 11 Tue 04/23 8:49 AM
Meeting of Creditors - Chapter 11. 341(a) meeting to be held on 5/24/2024 at 09:30 AM at Telephonic. Proofs of Claim due by 6/26/2024. Government Proof of Claim due by 10/15/2024. (mef)
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court Hearing Held Tue 04/23 2:21 PM
Minute of Hearing Held, OUTCOME: Granted. Order will be signed Related [+] (kvr)
Related: [-] 3 Motion to Extend Time to File Missing Schedules (related document:1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC) Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 4/23/2024 AT 2:00 PM AT JNP - COURTROOM 4C, CAMDEN (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Modified on 4/18/2024 (McAuley, Catherine). Filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
court Hearing Held Tue 04/23 2:22 PM
Minute of Hearing Held, OUTCOME: Granted- Order will be signed Related [+] (kvr)
Related: [-] 4 Motion re: for Entry of Order (I) Authorizing the Debtor to Continue with All Pre-Paid and Other Tuition Programs and (II) Granting Ancillary Relief Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 4/23/2024 AT 2:00 PM AT JNP - COURTROOM 4C, CAMDEN (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Modified on 4/18/2024 (McAuley, Catherine). Filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
court Hearing Held Tue 04/23 2:22 PM
Minute of Hearing Held, OUTCOME: Granted. Order will be signed Related [+] (kvr)
Related: [-] 5 Motion re: for Entry of Order for Authorization to Pay Pre-Petition Wages, Salaries, other Compensation, and Reimbursable Expenses and (B) Continue Employee Benefits Programs, and (II) Granting Ancillary Relief Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 4/23/2024 AT 2:00 PM AT JNP - COURTROOM 4C, CAMDEN (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) Modified on 4/18/2024 (McAuley, Catherine). Filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
court Hearing Held Tue 04/23 2:47 PM
Minute of Hearing Held, OUTCOME: Granted. Revised Order will be signed. Final hearing date set for 5/21/2024 at 2:00PM with objections due by 5/14/2024. If no objections this order will become final. Related [+] (kvr)
Related: [-] 6 Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 4/23/2024 AT 2:00 PM AT JNP - COURTROOM 4C, CAMDEN (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A #2 Exhibit B #3 Proposed Order) Modified on 4/18/2024 (McAuley, Catherine). Filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
Monday, April 22, 2024
21 21 1 pgs trustee Notice Appointing Trustee Mon 04/22 10:37 AM
Notice of Appointment of Douglas S. Stanger as Subchapter V Trustee filed by U.S. Trustee. U.S. Trustee. (United States Trustee, by Martha Hildebrandt, Assistant United States Trustee)
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Att: 1 1 pgs Verified Statement of Douglas Stanger
Saturday, April 20, 2024
20 20 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Order Sun 04/21 12:16 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Order No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 04/20/2024. (Admin.)
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19 19 court BNC Certificate of Notice - Hearing Sun 04/21 12:16 AM
BNC Certificate of Notice - Hearing. No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 04/20/2024. (Admin.)
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Friday, April 19, 2024
18 18 claims Notice of Appearance and Request Fri 04/19 11:02 AM
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice.. (Giuliano, Anthony)
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17 17 misc Notice of Appearance and Request Fri 04/19 10:59 AM
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by Kevin Callahan on behalf of U.S. Trustee. (Callahan, Kevin)
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16 16 misc Notice of Appearance and Request Fri 04/19 10:27 AM
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by Michael E. Brown on behalf of TD Bank, N.A.. (Brown, Michael)
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15 15 misc Notice of Appearance and Request Fri 04/19 10:22 AM
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by Kyle Francis Eingorn on behalf of TD Bank, N.A.. (Eingorn, Kyle)
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court Notice of Docketing Error Fri 04/19 10:55 AM
AMENDED Correction Notice in Electronic Filing Related [+]. Type of Error:PREVIOUS CORRECTION NOTICE SENT IN ERROR, filed by the court. Please disregard - Application for retention is correct as filed. (mef)
Related: [-] 9 Application for Retention filed by Debtor, Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
utility Add Attorney Fri 04/19 3:36 PM
Attorney Jeffrey Kurtzman for 600 MMR, LLC added to case to include party with address listed in Notice of Appearance. (eag)
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utility Add Attorney Fri 04/19 3:39 PM
Attorney Kevin P. Callahan for U.S. Trustee added to case to include party with address listed in Notice of Appearance. (eag)
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utility Add Party Fri 04/19 3:46 PM
Funding Metrics, LLC rep by, Anthony F. Giuliano, Creditor, added to case to include party with address listed in Notice of Appearance. (eag)
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
14 14 misc Notice of Appearance and Request Thu 04/18 5:20 PM
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by Jeffrey Kurtzman on behalf of 600 MMR, LLC. (Kurtzman, Jeffrey)
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13 13 misc Certificate of Service Thu 04/18 2:19 PM
Certificate of Service Related [+] filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. (Patella, Raymond)
Related: [-] 3 Motion to Extend Time filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC,4 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC,5 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC,6 Motion to Use Cash Collateral filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC,7 Document filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC,8 Application for Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC,9 Application for Retention filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC,10 Application for Retention filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC,11 Order Expediting Consideration of First Day Matters,12 Hearing (Document) Scheduled
12 12 court Hearing Scheduled (Document) Thu 04/18 10:04 AM
Hearing Scheduled. Related [+] Hearing scheduled for 4/23/2024 at 02:00 PM at JNP - Courtroom 4C, Camden. (kvr)
Related: [-] 3 Motion to Extend Time to File Missing Schedules (related document:1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC) Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC.4 Motion re: for Entry of Order (I) Authorizing the Debtor to Continue with All Pre-Paid and Other Tuition Programs and (II) Granting Ancillary Relief Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC.5 Motion re: for Entry of Order for Authorization to Pay Pre-Petition Wages, Salaries, other Compensation, and Reimbursable Expenses and (B) Continue Employee Benefits Programs, and (II) Granting Ancillary Relief Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC.6 Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
11 11 order Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters Thu 04/18 10:02 AM
Order Granting Application for Expediting Consideration of First Day Matters Related [+]. Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 4/18/2024. (kvr)
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court Notice of Docketing Error Thu 04/18 7:57 AM
Correction Notice in Electronic Filing Related [+]. Type of Error: PDF LIST OF CREDITORS IS INCLUDED WITH THE PETITION,HOWEVER, CREDITORS WERE NOT UPLOADED TO THE CASE.THE CLERK'S OFFICE HAS MADE THE CORRECTION IN THE CASE.IN THE FUTURE,ALL E-FILED PETITIONS MUST INCLUDE A PDF LIST OF CREDITORS AND A LIST OF CREDITORS MUST ALSO BE UPLOADED AT THE TIME OF FILING OT HE PETITION filed by Raymond Patella. (lgr)
Related: [-] 1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
court Notice of Docketing Error Thu 04/18 10:11 AM
Correction Notice in Electronic Filing Related [+]. Type of Error: INCORRECT SIGNATURE ON CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL IN SUPPORT, filed by Raymond Patella. Certification of Professional must be signed by the professional seeking to be retained. Please correct and refile Certifications as support and link to the original Motions. (cm)
Related: [-] 9 Application for Retention filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC,10 Application for Retention filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
court Clerk's Office Quality Control Message - Certification of Service Thu 04/18 10:12 AM
Clerk's Office Quality Control Message: Please note that Local Form Certification of Service must be filed in accordance with the appropriate service provisions. This local form can be found in the Forms section of the Courts website www.njb.uscourts.gov. Related [+]. (cm)
Related: [-] 9 Application For Retention of Professional Fizpatrick, Bongiovanni & Kelly as Accountant Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC,10 Application For Retention of Professional Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, P.C. as Attorneys Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
10 10 motion Retention (Do Not Use to Employ/Appoint an Examiner) Wed 04/17 5:07 PM
Application For Retention of Professional Javerbaum Wurgaft Hicks Kahn Wikstrom & Sinins, P.C. as Attorneys Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. Objections due by 5/8/2024. (Patella, Raymond)
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Att: 1 Certification
Att: 2 Proposed Order
9 9 motion Retention (Do Not Use to Employ/Appoint an Examiner) Wed 04/17 4:59 PM
Application For Retention of Professional Fizpatrick, Bongiovanni & Kelly as Accountant Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. Objections due by 5/8/2024. (Patella, Raymond)
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Att: 1 Certification
Att: 2 Proposed Order
8 8 motion Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters (For Ch. 11 Cases Only) Wed 04/17 4:44 PM
Application for Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. (Patella, Raymond)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
7 7 misc Document Wed 04/17 4:34 PM
Document re: Declaration of Linda Pecchia in Support of Chapter 11 Petition and First-Day Motions filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. (Patella, Raymond)
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6 6 7 pgs motion Use Cash Collateral Wed 04/17 4:18 PM
Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. (Patella, Raymond)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A
Att: 2 Exhibit B
Att: 3 Proposed Order
5 5 motion Motion (Generic) - Only use if no other event is applicable Wed 04/17 3:46 PM
Motion re: for Entry of Order for Authorization to Pay Pre-Petition Wages, Salaries, other Compensation, and Reimbursable Expenses and (B) Continue Employee Benefits Programs, and (II) Granting Ancillary Relief Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. (Patella, Raymond)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
4 4 motion Motion (Generic) - Only use if no other event is applicable Wed 04/17 3:26 PM
Motion re: for Entry of Order (I) Authorizing the Debtor to Continue with All Pre-Paid and Other Tuition Programs and (II) Granting Ancillary Relief Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. (Patella, Raymond)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
3 3 motion Extend Time Wed 04/17 3:12 PM
Motion to Extend Time to File Missing Schedules Related [+] Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. (Patella, Raymond)
Related: [-] 1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC
Att: 1 Proposed Order
2 2 misc Tax Information Wed 04/17 3:06 PM
Tax Information for the Year 2022 and Section 1116 Declaration filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. (Patella, Raymond)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Tax Return
1 1 20 pgs misc Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) Wed 04/17 2:07 PM
Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition Filed by Raymond M. Patella on behalf of Garden State Academy Preschool of the Arts and Kindergarten, LLC. Chapter 11 Plan Subchapter V Due by 07/16/2024. (Patella, Raymond)
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crditcrd Credit Card/Debit Card Receipt Wed 04/17 2:08 PM
Receipt of filing fee for Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11)([LINK 24-13908 ) [misc,volp11a] (1738.00) Filing Fee. Receipt number A46648747, fee amount $ 1738.00. Related [+] (U.S. Treasury)
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