I am a 63 year old female,my health is getting bad.is it legal to file bankruptcy so that i can live on early retirement?

Yes, it is legal to file for bankruptcy if you qualify for a particular chapter.  You need to consult with a bankruptcy attorney in your area about your eligibility and options. Mark J. Markus, Attorney at Law Handling exclusively bankruptcy law cases in California since 1991. http://www.bklaw.com/ bankruptcy blog: http://www.bklaw.com/bankruptcy-blog/ Follow Me on Twitter:  @bklawr