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IN RE ECKERT

No. 5-10-bk-09573 RNO.

485 B.R. 77 (2013)

In re Paul N. ECKERT and Roxanne Eckert, Debtors. Charles J. DeHart, III, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee, Movant v. Paul N. Eckert and Roxanne Eckert.

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Pennsylvania.

January 14, 2013.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Adam R. Weaver, William G. Schwab and Associates, Lehighton, PA, for Debtors.

OPINION1

ROBERT N. OPEL, II, Bankruptcy Judge.

This case raises a question of first impression in this district. Where a joint debtor's income increases, can the Chapter 13 trustee, nearly one year after confirmation, move to require modification of the plan to increase the monthly payment amount? I find that, on the facts presented, he cannot.

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