I kept the joint account and opened a separate account in my name only. I've removed most of the funds from the joint account...just in case my H decides he needs furniture for his new place or something...and I'm paying the bills from the other one. Anyway, that's an option too if you can't close the joint account.
Me 39 H 36 S 7 S 4 T 15 M 12 H out 8/1/08 OW confirmed 8/6/08 D final on 6/12/09...I'm doing good!