What if my spouse doesn't want to file with me?
Among other things, his or her income will be deemed by the bankruptcy trustee and, if it comes to an actual court hearing, by the judge, to be available to pay debts and household expenses. This can have a significant impact on whether you may qualify for a Chapter 7, for instance, or on how much you may be required to pay monthly to the trustee under a Chapter 13 plan.
