A joint petition is the filing of a single bankruptcy case by a husband and wife. Only people who are married on the date they file bankruptcy may file a joint petition. Unmarried partners filing bankruptcy must each file a separate case.
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A joint petition is the filing of a single bankruptcy case by a husband and wife. Only people who are married on the date they file bankruptcy may file a joint petition. Unmarried partners filing bankruptcy must each file a separate case.