Reviewed August 2026
Forms in Nebraska
All Nebraska divorce forms come from one statewide source: the Nebraska Judicial Branch's self-help site at nebraskajudicial.gov. It publishes numbered forms under a "DC" prefix. That places Nebraska between California, which uses a single Judicial Council numbering scheme, and Texas, which has no official numbered petition at all. Nebraska calls its case-starting document a Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage, not a petition, following the state's civil-action terminology. The Judicial Branch's "Simple Divorce" packets, form DC 6:4.1 for couples without children and DC 6:5.1 for couples with children, are the standard route for self-represented spouses. They are restrictive: built for spouses who agree on every issue, and they typically exclude cases involving real property, pensions, or a request for alimony.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under Nebraska law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file Nebraska paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where to get official Nebraska divorce forms
nebraskajudicial.gov/self-help/families-children is the official statewide source. It sorts the Simple Divorce packets by whether the couple has minor children. Each packet bundles the Complaint, a financial statement, and, for cases with children, a parenting plan and child support worksheet.
The complaint and required financial statement
The Simple Divorce packets require both spouses to complete and exchange financial disclosure as part of the packet. The official sites do not publish a separate, individually numbered financial affidavit form outside the DC 6:4/6:5 packet series. The with-children packet also requires a Certificate of Completion of Parenting Education Course (DC 6:5.5) before the court can finalize the decree, since Nebraska requires a parenting class in any case involving minor children.
UCCJEA and custody information
Cases with minor children must establish Nebraska's jurisdiction over custody under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, the same standard used across the country. Nebraska's Simple Divorce (With Children) packet folds this information into the Complaint and parenting plan documents instead of issuing a standalone UCCJEA form under its own DC number. Confirm the current packet contents directly with the Judicial Branch self-help site.
E-filing rules for self-represented filers
JUSTICE, Nebraska's statewide e-filing system, is mandatory for every attorney practicing in the state's trial and appellate courts. The Judicial Branch's e-filing page does not say directly whether self-represented parties can or must use it. Filers without a lawyer should check with the specific county's District Court clerk to confirm whether paper filing is required or e-filing is open to them before submitting a divorce complaint.
Self-help network and fee waiver
Nebraska runs its self-help resources through the statewide Judicial Branch site, not through county-by-county facilitator offices. Filers who can show they cannot pay the $200 statewide filing fee (effective July 1, 2026) can use the fee waiver mechanism: a Request to Proceed Without Payment of Court Fees, form DC 6:4.20-G1. Divorce cases go to District Court, not County Court, in the county where one spouse lives.
Sources: Nebraska Judicial Branch self-help: families and children, Nebraska Judicial Branch: Simple Divorce, no children, Nebraska Judicial Branch e-filing (JUSTICE)
Not independently confirmed
- Whether self-represented litigants are permitted, required, or barred from using the JUSTICE e-filing system for a divorce complaint
- Whether Nebraska issues a standalone numbered financial affidavit form separate from the DC 6:4/6:5 Simple Divorce packet series
- Whether Nebraska issues a standalone UCCJEA affidavit form or folds that information into the Complaint and parenting plan documents
Forms in Nebraska: frequently asked questions
Does Nebraska publish an official divorce petition form?+
Yes. Nebraska calls it a Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage: form DC 6:4.1 in the no-children Simple Divorce packet, or DC 6:5.1 in the with-children packet. Both come from nebraskajudicial.gov's self-help center, under the state's DC form-numbering system.
Who can use Nebraska's Simple Divorce forms?+
The Simple Divorce packets suit spouses who agree on every issue. They generally exclude cases involving real property, pension or retirement accounts, or a request for alimony. Contested or more complex cases usually need different pleadings, often with an attorney's help.
Is a parenting class required in a Nebraska divorce with children?+
Yes. The Simple Divorce (With Children) packet requires a Certificate of Completion of Parenting Education Course, form DC 6:5.5, before the court will finalize the decree. This applies to any case with minor children, not just contested ones.
Can I e-file my Nebraska divorce without a lawyer?+
Nebraska's statewide JUSTICE e-filing system is mandatory for attorneys, but the Judicial Branch does not say clearly whether self-represented filers can or must use it. Check current practice with your county's District Court clerk before assuming paper or electronic filing is required.
Where do I get current Nebraska divorce forms?+
nebraskajudicial.gov/self-help/families-children is the official statewide source. It links to the Simple Divorce packets by case type, plus general family law self-help materials maintained directly by the Nebraska Judicial Branch.
Is there a fee waiver for Nebraska's $200 filing fee?+
Yes. Filers who cannot afford the fee can submit a Request to Proceed Without Payment of Court Fees, form DC 6:4.20-G1. It's available through the same self-help packet materials as the Complaint itself.
This page is general information about forms in Nebraska, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with Nebraska's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in Nebraska. Virdix does not prepare or file Nebraska divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in Nebraska.
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