The Maine Order Confirming Plan — Form 15 is a legal document that plays a crucial role in bankruptcy proceedings in the state of Maine, both PRE and post the 2005 Act. This form is used by individuals or entities seeking confirmation of their bankruptcy plan from the court. Pre-2005 Act: Before the implementation of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAP CPA) in 2005, the Maine Order Confirming Plan — Form 15 served a specific purpose. This version of the form was used by debtors to propose a repayment plan to creditors in order to resolve their outstanding debts. The plan would outline how the debtor intended to repay their debts over a specific period of time, typically three to five years. Once submitted to the court, the form would undergo a confirmation hearing where the judge determined whether the proposed plan was feasible and fair to creditors. Upon approval, the court would issue an order confirming the plan, binding both the debtor and the creditors to its terms. Post-2005 Act: After the enactment of the 2005 Act, the Maine Order Confirming Plan — Form 15 underwent some changes to align with the new provisions and requirements. This updated version of the form continued to be used to propose a repayment plan to creditors, but with additional considerations. The 2005 Act introduced a means test to determine whether debtors qualified for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or were required to file under Chapter 13. Consequently, the post-2005 Act Form 15 might include information relevant to the means test, income verification, and disposable income calculations. The goal remained the same — to propose a feasible repayment plan that satisfied the court's criteria and provided fair treatment to all parties involved. Keyword variations: Maine Confirmation Plan, Maine Chapter 13 Confirmation Plan, Maine Bankruptcy Plan, Form 15 PREre and Post 2005 Act, Maine Order Confirming Plan — Pre and Post 2005 Act, Maine Bankruptcy Confirmation Hearing, Maine Bankruptcy Repayment Plan.