An order for relief in a bankruptcy proceeding amounts to a discharge of the debts of the party petitioning for bankruptcy protection.

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An order for relief in a bankruptcy proceeding initiates the bankruptcy process and triggers the automatic stay, which prevents creditors from taking further action to collect debts. The discharge of debts typically occurs later in the bankruptcy process, after the debtor has completed the required steps and met the eligibility criteria.

An Order for Relief in a Bankruptcy Proceeding Amounts to a Discharge