§1329 Plan Modification in Georgia

How 11 U.S.C. § 1329 applies in Georgia — federal bankruptcy law, Georgia district data.

What §1329 Plan Modification Does

A confirmed Chapter 13 plan can be modified after confirmation at the request of the debtor, trustee, or unsecured creditor. Modification extends or reduces payment period, changes amount or classification of claims, or accounts for changed circumstances. Cannot extend beyond the statutory 5-year maximum.

Key points:

Any party in interest (debtor, trustee, creditor) may move
Modification cannot extend plan past 60 months from first payment
Common triggers: job loss, raise, divorce, home sale
Plan mod is not discharge — plan must still be completed or converted

Georgia Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

435,140

Total filings

63.1%

Dismiss rate

172,701

Prior filers

25.6%

Prior discharge rate

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The rules above are federal — they apply identically in every state. What varies by state is exemptions (§522), median income thresholds (means test), and case-law interpretations of ambiguous terms. For a Georgia-specific answer, check the screener or consult a local attorney.

What §1329 Plan Modification Does

Georgia Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

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Related Georgia Statutes

§1329 Plan Modification in Other States