Can a senior file complete bankruptcy when they are on a fixed income?

With out knowing your unique situation it is not possible to say if you would qualify for bankruptcy.  If you have a continuous source of income, you likely would qualify at least for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but only a licensed local bankruptcy attorney can determine if you would be eligible to file for bankruptcy because there are many vary exceptions to the rule. You should consult a local bankruptcy attorney to determine if you qualify to file for bankruptcy.  Most bankruptcy attorneys offer a free initial consultations to determine if bankruptcy is appropriate. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.