Do married couples need to file jointly?
The cost is the same whether one or both married persons file a bankruptcy petition. The decision about whether both should file is generally made after the debts are analyzed by your attorney. It has been our experience that about 65% of married couples file jointly. Note, if you have someone who signed as a “co-debtor”, the CO-debtor may be protected if you ask the attorney to do so. This protection, however, may be limited and cannot be guaranteed.
