‌Divorce papers help two people get a divorce. Separation papers— also known as a separation agreement— are used by two people who want to separate and live apart but remain legally married. They are designed to handle different separation situations, but both can provide flexibility in managing the end of your marriage.
Another difference between the two documents is that divorce agreements do not follow contract law, unlike separation agreements. A divorce agreement isn’t a legally binding document until it is court-ordered by a judge.