MenuThe bankruptcy code provides the option for married couples to file bankruptcy together with a single joint petition. It is only an option, and both spouses do not need to file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy remains an individual choice and option for each spouse.
Joint Petition
A joint petition is a bankruptcy petition filed by both a husband and a wife.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our frequently asked questions also address Joint Petition:
Can a Husband and Wife split their joint bankruptcy?
It is possible to sever a joint case into two individual cases. Such requires approval of the court and requires a
Blog Posts
We have discussed Joint Petition in the following posts on our bankruptcy blog:
Filing Bankruptcy Without Your Spouse
Apr 30, 2012
When filing bankruptcy, many married couples file a joint petition, a kind of bankruptcy petition where both the husband and wife are full participants. However, a joint filing is not required, and the husband or the wife can individually file a bankruptcy. When can an individual spouse filing be useful? What are some reasons only one spouse files? Read on for more about one-spouse bankruptcy.
