IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA

R. Clinton Stackhouse, Jr., the Chapter 13 trustee appointed in the Chapter 13 bankrucptcy case 

filed by Thomas Lee Dicker and Tracey Laverne Dicker (the "Debtors"), as and for his recommendation 

regarding the Debtor's plan, filed on September 23, 2019, states as follows:

1. On September 18, 2019 (the "Filing Date"), the Debtors filed for bankruptcy relief under 

chapter 13 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"). Relief was ordered.

2. On September 19, 2019, the Trustee was appointed as the chapter 13 trustee in the Debtor's 

case and continues to serve in this capacity.

3. On September 23, 2019, the Debtors filed the Chapter 13 Plan ("Plan").

4. The Trustee has reviewed the Plan and it appears, based on this review, as follows:

a. Proper notice of the Plan has been provided to all creditors and parties in interest;

b. The Plan complies with the provisions of the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Code and with all 

 other applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code;

c. Any fees that were required to be paid before confirmation have been paid;

d. The Plan is proposed in good faith and not by any means forbidden by law;

e. The value, as of the effective date of the Plan, of property to be distributed under the 

 Plan on account of each allowed unsecured claim is not less than the amount that 

 would be paid on such claim if the Debtor's estate were liquidated under chapter 7 of 

 the Bankruptcy Code; 

Newport News Division

In re: Thomas Lee Dicker

Tracey Laverne Dicker

Debtor(s)

Chapter 13

Case No.: 19-51336-SCS

TRUSTEE'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING CONFIRMATION OF 

 CHAPTER 13 PLAN

R. Clinton Stackhouse, Jr.

Chapter 13 Trustee

7021 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 101

Suffolk, Virginia 23435

(757) 333-4000

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f. With respect to the treatment of secured creditors, the Plan complies with 11 U.S.C. § 1325

(a)(5);

g. The Debtors appear to be able to make all payments proposed under the Plan and to 

 comply with the terms of the Plan;

h. The filing of the petition in this case was in good faith;

i. The Debtors have paid all amounts that are required to be paid under the domestic support 

 obligation that have first become due after the Filing Date, if the Debtors are required by a 

 judicial or administrative order, or by statute, to pay such domestic support obligation;

j. The Debtors have filed all applicable federal, state and local tax returns as required by 11

 U.S.C § 1308; and

k. Any creditors holding claims entitled to priority pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 507(a)(1) 

 through (9) are being paid as required by law or have agreed to treatment otherwise .

5. The Trustee recommends confirmation of the Plan.

Date: December 03, 2019 Chapter 13 Trustee

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

/s/ R. Clinton Stackhouse, Jr.

BY

Thomas Lee Dicker

22 Wedgewood Drive, North

Newport News, VA 23601

Tracey Laverne Dicker

22 Wedgewood Drive, North

Newport News, VA 23601

I hereby certify that on the 3rd day of December, 2019, I will electronically file the foregoing 

Recommendation with the Clerk using the CM/ECF system, which will then send electronic notification of 

such filing to Lorin D Hay, Esquire, counsel for the Debtor(s), and to those designated to receive such 

service via the Court's CM/ECF system, and that a true copy was mailed, first-class, postage prepaid to:

/s/ R. Clinton Stackhouse, Jr.

Chapter 13 Trustee

Chapter 13 Trustee

R. Clinton Stackhouse, Jr.

Chapter 13 Trustee

7021 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 101

Suffolk, Virginia 23435

(757) 333-4000

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