A more thorough explanation:

A separation order is a legal document that outlines the terms of a separation between two parties. It can be either a separation agreement or an order issued by a court.

John and Jane have decided to separate and want to create a separation agreement. They agree that John will keep the house and Jane will keep the car. They also agree to split their bank accounts equally. They create a separation agreement that outlines these terms and both parties sign it.

Tom and Sarah are going through a divorce and cannot agree on the terms of their separation. They go to court and a judge issues a separation order that outlines the terms of their separation. The order states that Sarah will have custody of their children and Tom will pay child support. It also states that they will sell their house and split the proceeds equally.

These examples illustrate how a separation order can be either a separation agreement or a court order. In both cases, it outlines the terms of the separation between two parties. A separation agreement is created by the parties themselves, while a court order is issued by a judge.