Adam, age $35,$ is legally married to Steve, age $25,$ on January $1$ of the current year. They have one dependent child, Eve, who lives with them. On June $30$ of the current year, Steve leaves Adam and Eve. Adam has not heard from Steve since that day. They have not divorced or legally separated. Under the circumstances presented, when Adam files his tax return for the current year, what will be his most advantageous filing status?

Group of answer choices

Head of household

Single

Married filing separately

Married filing jointly

Surviving spouse