Partially. When a married couple files a joint bankruptcy in Arizona, spouses may generally double the personal property exemptions — for example, each spouse can claim a motor vehicle exemption.
The homestead is the exception: A.R.S. § 33-1101(B) allows only one homestead exemption per married couple (approximately $437,600 for 2026 filings). You cannot stack two homestead exemptions on the same house.
Deciding whether to file jointly or individually, and how to allocate exemptions between spouses, is one of the most valuable planning conversations to have with a Arizona bankruptcy attorney before filing.
This page is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Exemption figures were verified against official sources in August 2026; inflation-adjusted amounts (including Arizona's Prop 209 figures and county median homestead values) are computed estimates that change annually and should be confirmed by an attorney for your petition date. Contact Majors Law Group, P.C. for advice about your specific situation.
