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.
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, contact the Texas bankruptcy lawyers of Nachawati Law Group today for free legal assistance. To speak with an experienced Texas bankruptcy attorney, email us or phone us toll free at 1.866.705.7584.
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