You do not need to amend either of your returns. You can file an Injured Spouse form by itself. If you file the Form 8379 by itself after a joint return has been processed, then processing will take about 8 weeks. To avoid delays, be sure to follow the Form’s instructions.
I am enclosing a link to the form 8379 and its instructions.
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i8379.pdf
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