You would have to prepare the filing separate return to know if it will benefit you more than filing jointly. It is difficult to predict the outcome of filing separately as you are dealing with different tax brackets and allowable credits than when you file jointly.
If you file jointly, you need to allocate the child tax credit to the spouse who would qualify to claim the child if you filed separately. If you both live together, that would normally be the spouse who has the higher income. You would be entitled to the child tax credit when filing as an injured spouse if you were allowed to claim the child if you had filed separately.
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