Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

That is a complicated question with a complicated answer. If you have a lot of joint assets and joint debts, your bankruptcy might impact your partner if the trustee feels that that the assets are valuable enough to be worth selling for the benefit of your creditors. Joint debts might have negative information reported on both of your credit reports even if your partner doesn't file for bankruptcy.

While this forum is valuable, you should really consult a local bankruptcy attorney about your options.