Others with more experience can chime in, but I think there is a little other paperwork, but not much.
It varies quite a bit from state-to-state. Here in TX there is no legal process for separation, only divorce. Other states have separate paths to follow for separation versus divorce. Sounds like where you are separation is part of the D process.
In TX if things are amicable you can prepare the D decree yourselves, then you just show up in court and both tell the judge you agree to the terms and boom, that's it you're D'd. There's really not much to it unless the terms are in dispute.It does help to have a L to help you navigate the process though, they know the ins and outs and what the judge is looking for and where to file the papers and all that.
