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Extending Chapter 12 Repayment Plans: Kansas Bankruptcy Court Resolves a Five-Year Limitation Dispute

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October 14, 2026
Roger McEowen

A recent decision from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas addresses an important question: Can a farmer modify a confirmed Chapter 12 plan to extend payments on secured debt beyond five years after the first payment under the original plan was due?