Can I Claim Bankruptcy Without My Spouse? What Married Americans Need to Know in 2026

Can I Claim Bankruptcy Without My Spouse

Yes, you can claim bankruptcy without your spouse. Federal law allows a married person to file an individual bankruptcy petition even if they remain married and live in the same household. Under 11 U.S.C. § 302, a joint case is an option available only when both spouses voluntarily file a single petition together—one spouse cannot … Read more