Yes, one spouse can file bankruptcy alone in New Jersey, and the non-filing spouse is not legally required to participat...

Yes, one spouse can file bankruptcy alone in New Jersey, and the non-filing spouse is not legally required to participate. However, the decision still affects the household. Joint debts remain collectible against the non-filing spouse, jointly owned property can be drawn into the case, and household income is still examined under the means test.
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