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Uncontested Divorce Sample See the full text of the agreement both spouses sign together.

Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County] Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant. Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been an actual resident of the State of Nebraska, with the intent to remain, for at least one year immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-349. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-361. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [8. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Alimony

The parties have agreed that alimony shall be as follows: [9. Alimony Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Dissolution dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) approve the parties' agreement regarding property, debts, and alimony; (c) restore Plaintiff's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and (d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].
Contested Divorce Sample See how disputed terms are laid out before you fill anything in.

Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County] Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant. Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been an actual resident of the State of Nebraska, with the intent to remain, for at least one year immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-349. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-361. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Plaintiff requests that this Court equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [8. Property and Debt Description]

Alimony

The parties are unable to agree on alimony. Plaintiff requests that the Court award alimony in an amount and for a duration that is just and equitable, considering the factors set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-365. Relevant facts include: [9. Alimony Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Dissolution dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts; (c) award alimony as the Court deems just and equitable; (d) restore Plaintiff's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and (e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].
Uncontested Divorce with Children Sample See the agreement plus the parenting plan section in full.

Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested with Children

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County] Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant. Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been an actual resident of the State of Nebraska, with the intent to remain, for at least one year immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-349. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-361. The marriage should be dissolved.

Legal Custody and Physical Custody

The parties have reached a full agreement regarding legal custody and physical custody of the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-364. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [10. Parenting Plan Terms]

Child Support

The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines and the income shares model (Neb. Ct. R. § 4-204). The agreed monthly child support amount is [11. Child Support Amount], payable by [12. Paying Parent] to [13. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [14. Child Support Additional Terms]

Medical and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [15. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [16. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Alimony

The parties have agreed that alimony shall be as follows: [17. Alimony Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Dissolution dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) approve the parties' parenting plan regarding legal custody and physical custody of the minor child(ren); (c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines; (d) approve the parties' property and debt division; (e) restore Plaintiff's former name of [18. Former Name], if requested; and (f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [19. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [20. Execution Date] day of [21. Execution Month, Year], at [22. City and State of Execution].
Contested Divorce with Children Sample See how custody and parenting terms appear in the full document.

Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested with Children

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEBRASKA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County] Case No. [2. Case Number] [3. Plaintiff Full Name], Plaintiff, vs. [4. Defendant Full Name], Defendant. Comes now the Plaintiff, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], and files this Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage against the Defendant, [4. Defendant Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Plaintiff has been an actual resident of the State of Nebraska, with the intent to remain, for at least one year immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-349. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-361. The marriage should be dissolved.

Legal Custody and Physical Custody

The parties are unable to agree on legal custody or physical custody of the minor child(ren). Plaintiff requests that the Court award custody and establish a parenting plan in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-364. Relevant facts include: [10. Custody Dispute Facts]

Child Support

The parties are unable to agree on child support. Plaintiff requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines and the income shares model (Neb. Ct. R. § 4-204). Relevant facts include: [11. Child Support Facts]

Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [12. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Plaintiff requests that the Court equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [13. Property and Debt Description]

Alimony

The parties are unable to agree on alimony. Plaintiff requests that the Court award alimony as the Court deems just and equitable under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-365. Relevant facts include: [14. Alimony Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court: (a) enter a Decree of Dissolution dissolving the marriage of the parties; (b) determine legal custody and physical custody and establish a parenting plan in the best interests of the minor child(ren); (c) order child support in accordance with the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines; (d) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts; (e) award alimony as the Court deems just and equitable; (f) restore Plaintiff's former name of [15. Former Name], if requested; and (g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper. Dated: [16. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Plaintiff Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. Executed this [17. Execution Date] day of [18. Execution Month, Year], at [19. City and State of Execution].
At a Glance

Nebraska divorce at a glance

Residency requirement 1 year
Waiting period 60 days after service
Filing fee $164
Grounds accepted Irretrievably broken (no-fault only)
Official forms No standard numbers (Nebraska e-forms; Parenting Act Plan)

Confirm with your county before filing — fees and rules can vary.

Overview

Divorce in Nebraska: the mandatory court hearing

Most states let an agreed divorce slide through without a hearing, but Nebraska does not. After a year of residency and the 60-day waiting period under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 42-363, both spouses must appear before a judge to approve the settlement in person — the hearing is mandatory even when nothing is contested. That single fact reshapes how people plan their case.

The state is no-fault only, with the sole ground being that the marriage is irretrievably broken under § 42-361, and there is no separation requirement. The Complaint for Dissolution goes to the District Court in the county where either spouse lives. Nebraska also runs on its own vocabulary: custody is legal and physical custody, and the Parenting Act requires a detailed parenting plan plus parenting classes for parents of minor children.

Property division is equitable, alimony follows § 42-365, and child support is set by the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines’ income shares model under Neb. Ct. R. § 4-204. The self-help forms come from the Nebraska Judicial Branch, and the filing fee is $164.

Official court source: Nebraska Judicial Branch