Nebraska Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A Nebraska divorce is filed in the District Court, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

Nebraska's core family statutes live in the Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 42 - Domestic Relations. In Nebraska, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official Nebraska divorce resources

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Nebraska family law forms (official index) (Nebraska judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Nebraska family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/forms

Nebraska court 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 official filing information (Nebraska judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Nebraska and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://nebraskajudicial.gov/e-services/efiling

Nebraska financial affidavit and disclosure forms (supremecourt.nebraska.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Nebraska family cases ask both sides to complete. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/self-help/self-help-forms

Nebraska mediation and dispute resolution (Nebraska judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Nebraska family case without a trial. https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/programs-services/mediation

Verified official Nebraska divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

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

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

Official 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 file for divorce in Nebraska?

In the District Court that serves the county where you live. In Nebraska, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

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.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Nebraska divorce?

No. Nebraska publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.