DEFINITION of 'Filing Status'. A category that defines the type of tax return form an individual will use. Filing status is closely tied to marital status. The five filing statuses are: 1. Single filer. 2. Married person filing jointly or surviving spouse.
Quick Answer. Rumors that Kyle and Pattie Petty are divorced are unsubstantiated, as of 2015. Pattie insists that they are not divorced and are not planning to divorce, despite having separated. The two reside in separate states.
Can't help but see some brutal irony in the story too. Davey and Clifford Allison's death drove a wedge between Bobby & Judy Allison resulting in their divorce. It was Adam's death that later reconciled them. And now Kyle and Petty too are separated as a result of their child's death. Truly sad.