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Bankruptcy is a proceeding under federal law whereby you are granted partial or complete relief from the payment of your debts.  This relief is provided in the form of an “automatic stay” issued automatically and immediately upon the filing of the bankruptcy petition which stops all creditor collection activities.  The Bankruptcy Court enters an order at the end of the case relieving you from responsibility for paying certain debts.  This final order is called the "discharge".