if i filed bankruptcy 7 years ago as a single female but now am married and need to file bankruptcy again can i file a joint bankruptcy?

You cannot file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection for 8 years after the date of the previous filing.  You may, however, file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection, assuming you qualify.  If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you should consult a local bankruptcy attorney to determine if bankruptcy is an appropriate path to pursue. 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.