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http://bankruptcy-law.freeadvice.com/consumer_bankruptcy/joint_account_bankruptcy.htm
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Short answer: perhaps. See the following articles and consider hiring a lawyer to represent you:
http://bankruptcy-law.freeadvice.com/consumer_bankruptcy/spouse_bankruptcy.htm
http://bankruptcy-law.freeadvice.com/consumer_bankruptcy/joint_account.htm
http://bankruptcy-law.freeadvice.com/consumer_bankruptcy/joint_account_bankruptcy.htm
Try www.attorneypages.com and check his or her record at www.calbar.ca.gov under attorney search.

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