How 11 U.S.C. § 1329 applies in Puerto Rico — federal bankruptcy law, Puerto Rico district data.
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.
Districts covered: D. Puerto Rico.
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 Puerto Rico-specific answer, check the screener or consult a local attorney.
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