INSTRUCTIONS: NEBRASKA COMPLAINT FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (CHILDREN) (Form DC 6:5(1))

You may represent yourself in a Nebraska divorce. This article discusses the complaint that should be filed if your marriage has children. The form is available on the website of Nebraska's Supreme Court.

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 1: Enter the name of the county in which the complaint was filed. Give your full name above "Plaintiff" and that of your spouse above "Defendant."

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 2: Enter your full name where indicated. Give your full address on line one and your spouse's on line two.

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 3: On line four, enter the name of the county in which you are filing.

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 4: On line five, give the date of your marriage, as well as the city and state where it was performed.

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 5: On line nine, give the names and years of birth of all children. On line 10, indicate whether you or your spouse should have custody.

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 6: On line 11, give all information requested about your children, including any legal actions they have been involved in.

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 7: On line 12, write whether you or your spouse is capable of providing support for your children.

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 8: On line 15, write your premarital name if you wish to have it restored.

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 9: On line 17, note any restraining orders or other legal actions in effect.

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 10: On line 18, note whether a parenting plan has been created.

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 11: Summarize your requests under the section headed "Wherefore, I request the court." Print your name and provide your address.

Nebraska Complaint for Dissolution Of Marriage (Children) DC 6:5(1) Step 12: Sign and date the last form before a notary public.