Expert: Terry Leeders - 1/18/2009

Question
My wife and I filed chapter 13 2.5-3 years ago. I would like to relocate to a different state. Is this possible and do we need to contact that state's bankruptcy liason?

Answer
Hi.
No. Everything can proceed as it is.
You should notify your attorney of the new address so they can notify the court for you.
If you are selling a home, then that needs to be approved by the court.
If your budget changes significantly, your attorney can review a possible modified plan if you can no longer afford the payments.
If all is good, and you are not selling/buying real estate, and you can still make the payments, then just keep paying the trustee as you are, and nothing needs to be done except change the address with the court.