§1329 Plan Modification in Montana

How 11 U.S.C. § 1329 applies in Montana — federal bankruptcy law, Montana 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.

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Montana Bankruptcy Data (FJC)

3,774
Total filings
37.2%
Dismiss rate
637
Prior filers
41.7%
Prior discharge rate

Districts covered: D. Mont..

Apply This to Your Case

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 Montana-specific answer, check the screener or consult a local attorney.

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