Uncontested Divorce in Nebraska

Two most crucial issues in any divorce proceeding are property distribution and presence of children. Depending on the presence or absence of these two issues, the forms which must be filed by the divorcing parties vary. It has been observed that it is very difficult for the divorcing partners to reach a consensus regarding the property distribution. Also, the divorcing partners wish that their children must not be adversely impacted by the divorce.

Forms related to Uncontested Divorce in Nebraska when no property disputes or children exist

When there are no disputes regarding property and no children are involved in the divorce, then, the following forms must be filed by the Petitioner.

• (DC 6:4 (6)) Decree of Dissolution - No children: In this form, the terms and conditions of the dissolution are mentioned. Thirty days after the decree is filed, it becomes operative.

• (DC 6:4 (5)) Notice of Hearing: This form is used to inform the Respondent regarding the hearing date.

• (DC 6:4(4)) Praecipe for Summons: This document is used to instruct the court clerk to issue a copy of the Complaint and the Summons to the Respondent.

• (DC 6:4(3)) Voluntary Appearance: This form recognizes the Respondent’s receipt of the Complaint and enters the appearance of the Respondent in the case.

• (DC 6:5(11) through DC 6:5(12a)) Confidential Party and Social Security, Gender, Birth Dates: This document is used for identification of the parties related to the action.

• (DC 6:4(1)) Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage without children: This form has 3 aspects.
  • It identifies the divorcing parties.
  • It indicates the facts of the marriage.
  • It asks for relief.

Forms related to Uncontested Divorce in Nebraska involving children when no property disputes exist

If the dissolution involves children, but there are no issues regarding property or visitation, then the Petitioner has to file the below mentioned forms.

• (DC 6:5(3)) Decree of Dissolution with children.
• (DC 6:4(5)) Notice of Hearing.
• (DC 6:4(4)) Praecipe for Summons.
• (DC 6:4(3)) Voluntary Appearance.
• (DC 6:5(11) through DC 6:5(12a)) Confidential Party and Social Security, Gender, Birth Dates.
• (DC 6:5(1)) A Complaint for Dissolution of Marriage with Children.

Additionally, the Petitioner must file the below mentioned forms.

• (DC 6:5(14)) A Parenting Plan, Absent Parent, Petitioner's Use, or
• (DC 6:5(13)) A Parenting Plan, Absent Parent, Court Use, or
• (DC 6:5(6)) A Parenting Plan, Parent-created.
• (DC 6:5(2)) A Financial Affidavit for Child Support.
• (DC 6:5(5)) A Certificate of Completion of Parenting Education Classes: This form must be compulsorily filled by the parents.

Some other aspects of Uncontested Divorce in Nebraska

• After the service of the petition, there is a 60-day waiting period, after which a hearing can be scheduled.
• After the Decree is handed down, there is a 6-month waiting period, after which either divorced partner may remarry. However, if one of the divorcing partners dies, the other partner, who is alive, can remarry immediately.
• Joint petitions are permitted in this state. In such a case, the divorcing partners are referred to as co-petitioners.

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