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Uncontested Divorce SampleSee 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 SampleSee 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 SampleSee 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 SampleSee 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].
Official formsNo 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.