A Predictable Path for Household Size Under § 1325(b): Why a Hybrid Approach Should be Adopted

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Household size isn’t just a headcount—it’s the battleground where disposable income is won or lost. Trustee Lon Jenkin’s intern brings readers an excellent dissection of how to determine household size.

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Henry George

J.D. Candidate, University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

Henry George is a J.D. candidate at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, Class of 2027. He is currently an intern at the Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee for the District of Utah and focuses his studies on bankruptcy and civil litigation.

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