A separation order is a court order made by a judge after a court hearing. This can be done with or without the agreement of both spouses. A separation order may include the same issues as a separation agreement. It may also include protective orders, commonly known as restraining orders. Before a final court hearing, the court can make interim orders.
Interim orders are short-term court orders, which are in place until the final court hearing.
Interim orders can deal with custody and access, child support, spousal support, protective orders, and other orders. A divorce is a court order that legally ends a marriage. A divorce order can deal with custody and access, child support, spousal support, protective orders, and orders about the division of your property. A judge can refuse to order your divorce if the judge is not satisfied with the financial arrangements you have made for your children. A judge can order a divorce even if one spouse can t be located, provided attempts have been made to locate that spouse.