Can you file bankruptcy without your spouse if you are not legally separated?

In a bankruptcy case, there is an option for a married couple to file jointly, or one spouse file individually.  You should discuss whether or not to jointly file with a local bankruptcy attorney.  There are certain advantages, such as double exemptions, in a jointly filing. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.