The impacts of falling behind on payments in a chapter 13 case vary depending on the circumstances. If it is the first time that the filer has fallen behind and they are only a few days behind, there may not be any impact at all. If the filer has fallen behind several times and they are several months behind, then it could result in a dismissal of the case. Usually, if a consumer is falling behind, they should communicate with their attorney so that proactive steps can be taken. They should try to get their payments back on track as quickly as they’re able to. Contact the attorneys at Ziegler Diamond Law: Debt Fighters in Florida for a free case evaluation today. Attorney Mike Ziegler founded our law firm on the principles of professional quality and personal care.