The debtor’s attorney or the debtor, if not represented by counsel, shall appear at the confirmation hearing unless specifically excused by court order or by the trustee prior to the confirmation hearing in conformance with procedures of the judge to whom the case is assigned.

(1)

Varied Calendaring and Appearance Procedures. The judges of this district do not have a uniform policy governing calendaring and appearance at a confirmation hearing. Some judges allow confirmation to take place as early as the date of the § 341(a) meeting and without court appearance by any party if there are no timely objections to confirmation or all such objections have been resolved. Some judges require a hearing on all plan confirmations but excuse appearances by the debtor and his or her attorney if there are no timely objections to confirmation or all such objections have been resolved. Some judges require a hearing on all plan confirmations and appearance by the debtor and his or her attorney, regardless of whether there are unresolved objections to confirmation. Because of this variance in procedure, parties in interest are advised to contact the chapter 13 trustee assigned to the case.

(2)

Trustee Prepares Order Confirming Plan. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the trustee shall prepare and file the Order Confirming Plan (“Order”). The Order will state the amount of the debtor’s attorney’s fees and costs allowed by the court. An application for approval of fees may be combined with the F.R.B.P. Rule 2016(b) statement. Counsel may apply for additional fees if and when justified by the facts of the case.