In May of year $1,$ Donny left his wife Juliette. While the couple was apart, they were not legally divorced. Juliette found herself having to financially

provide for the couple's only child $(6$ years of age$)$ and to pay all the costs of maintaining the household. When Juliette filed her tax return for year $1,$ she

filed a return separate from Donny. What is Juliette's most favorable filing status for year $1?$

Multiple Choice

Head of household

Married filing separately

Qualifying Surviving spouse

Single