Q: Can I go bankrupt if I am married
I don't have joint anything
A: Yes. You’re wife’s income and expenses will be included in the means test for determining your eligibility to file, however.
Robert R Weed agrees with this answer
A: Yes, you can file bankruptcy without involving your spouse. However you are still required to show income eligibility on a whole family budget. (In states that have a connection with Spanish law, like California, the debts of one are the debts of both, while you are married.)
A: Yes, with no joint debts, you can file for bankruptcy without your spouse. It should have no effect on your spouse financially. However, both of you should check your credit reports regularly to make sure they are accurate and dispute inaccurate statements.
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