Nebraska Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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Nebraska publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Nebraska sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
Nebraska's core family statutes live in the Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 42 - Domestic Relations. If you plan to ask the court to waive fees, file on paper instead of registering for e-filing.
How the Nebraska court system handles family cases
Family cases in Nebraska are heard in the District Court. Divorce is heard in District Court; the separate County Court and a Juvenile Court handle some related matters.
Nebraska's 93 counties are grouped into judicial districts.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Nebraska Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.
Official Nebraska resources
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Nebraska state courts website (Nebraska judicial branch): The official home of the Nebraska court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov
Nebraska family law forms (Nebraska judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Nebraska cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/forms
Nebraska self-help resources (Nebraska courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Nebraska family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/self-help
Nebraska eFiling (Nebraska.gov) (Nebraska Judicial Branch): Nebraska's e-filing covers all case types statewide. People without a lawyer may sign up as optional users, but you must pay registration and filing fees and then e-file everything in your case, so many self-represented people still file in person, by mail, or by fax. https://www.nebraska.gov/apps-EFILE/
Nebraska courts directory (district and county courts) (Nebraska judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://nebraskajudicial.gov/courts
Nebraska rules of procedure (Nebraska judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Nebraska. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/court-rules
Nebraska mediation and dispute resolution (Nebraska judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Nebraska family cases. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/programs-services/mediation
Nebraska financial affidavit and disclosure forms (supremecourt.nebraska.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Nebraska family cases ask for. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/self-help/self-help-forms
Nebraska child support guideline resources (supremecourt.nebraska.gov): Official Nebraska child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/child-support-calculator
Nebraska JUSTICE Case Search (Nebraska courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized statewide. https://www.nebraska.gov/justice/name.cgi
Frequently used official Nebraska forms
These links open official Nebraska government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage (CC 8:2), form CC 8:2 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/DC-6-4-1.pdf
Financial Affidavit for Child Support (DC 6:5), form DC 6:5 (Child Support), official document: https://nebraskajudicial.gov/sites/default/files/DC-6-5-2.pdf
Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage, With Children (DC 6:5.1), form DC 6:5.1 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/DC-6-5-1.pdf
Answer and Counterclaim for Dissolution, With Children (DC 10:1), form DC 10:1 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/DC-10-1.pdf
Decree of Dissolution of Marriage, With Children (DC 6:5.3), form DC 6:5.3 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/DC-6-5-3.pdf
Parenting Plan, Joint Legal and Physical Custody (DC 6:5.37), form DC 6:5.37 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/sites/default/files/DC-6-5-37.pdf
Filing fees: Dissolution filing fee: ~$158.
E-filing link data for Nebraska was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official Nebraska family court forms?
The official statewide source is the Nebraska judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in Nebraska?
Nebraska's e-filing covers all case types statewide. People without a lawyer may sign up as optional users, but you must pay registration and filing fees and then e-file everything in your case, so many self-represented people still file in person, by mail, or by fax. If you plan to ask the court to waive fees, file on paper instead of registering for e-filing.
How much does it cost to file a family case in Nebraska?
Dissolution filing fee: ~$158. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in Nebraska?
Family cases in Nebraska are heard in the District Court. Divorce is heard in District Court; the separate County Court and a Juvenile Court handle some related matters.