Posted on December 29, 2009 by Bryan Fears

What is a joint petition for bankruptcy?

A joint petition for bankruptcy is a single bankruptcy petition filed together by a husband and a wife. Only individuals who are legally married on the date they file for bankruptcy can file a joint petition. Unmarried partners must each file for bankruptcy separately.

Note that there is no legal requirement that both spouses file for bankruptcy. It is possible for one spouse to file for bankruptcy individually.

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