Where cases are filed
Lancaster County District Court handles domestic-relations cases. The Clerk of the District Court is located at 575 South 10th Street, third floor.
Confirm filing requirements and local rules.Simplified forms
Nebraska publishes separate self-help information for certain agreed divorces with or without children. The Judicial Branch warns that the forms are not appropriate for many disputes or complex assets.
Read the eligibility criteria before starting.Records to organize
Gather prior orders, parenting schedules, income records, tax returns, bank and retirement statements, debt records, real-estate documents, insurance information, communications, and a chronology.
Preserve relevant electronic records.Safety and protection orders
Nebraska distinguishes domestic abuse, harassment, and sexual-assault protection orders. The forms and legal standards differ.
Use emergency services when immediate safety is at risk.Official sources and next steps
Lancaster County District CourtOfficial source ↗Divorce with childrenOfficial source ↗Divorce without childrenOfficial source ↗Protection order informationOfficial source ↗This page organizes public information and does not determine which form, filing, claim, defense, deadline, or strategy applies to a specific person.
Reviewed August 4, 2026Report changed information