Hi lindseyhop,
In the vast majority of cases, it's best for married couples to file jointly, but there may be a few instances when it's better to submit separate returns.
Joint filers can’t file as heads of household but receive better standard deduction amounts as well as wider tax brackets. Joint filers have a standard deduction twice as large as single filers and roughly 33% larger than heads of household ($25,900 vs. $19,400 for 2022).
Here are links that can help understand:
Should You and Your Spouse File Taxes Jointly or Separately?
Guide to Filing Taxes as Head of Household
Hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
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