When a married couple contemplates the possibility of filing bankruptcy, they might naturally wonder whether they should file together. They might also wonder what the ramifications would be if they do not. For most couples, filing jointly will be to their benefit as it will afford both spouses the benefits implied by the bankruptcy, rather than simply conferring these benefits on one spouse but not the other. However, there are certain circumstances in which this is also not the case. Herein we shall examine when and why spouses may wish to file together, and what choosing not to file together ultimately looks like.
