Any drawbacks to taxed as a married couple?

[Joe Nonety]

Just wondering if there's any potential negative reasons for getting taxed as a married couple?
e.g. If one party raked up debt could they go after the spouse?

 

[jpd]

Just wondering if there's any potential negative reasons for getting taxed as a married couple?
e.g. If one party raked up debt could they go after the spouse?

Main drawback is getting married!