Are there any exceptions to the rule that forces both spouses to itemize when one does?

I'm going through a bitter divorce and the wife with much higher income is itemizing (mostly the mortgage interest on the house), however I have nothing to itemize since I'm renting (meaning a huge tax bill for me if I can't take the standard deduction). She's unwilling (for a spite) to file jointly.

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Are there any exceptions to the rule that forces both spouses to itemize when one does?

You also have to itemize unless you live with a qualifying child to enable you to file as head of household.

Are there any exceptions to the rule that forces both spouses to itemize when one does?

Thank you for your answer - unfortunately that doesn't apply to me - I live by myself.

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