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.

INSTRUCTIONS: TEXAS PETITION FOR DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN

To initiate a divorce in Texas from a spouse, you may file a petition without the help of an attorney. The Texas Petition For Divorce With Children discussed in this article can be found on the website of Texas Law Help, which provides many of the forms commonly used in the state's courtrooms.

Texas Petition For Divorce With Children Step 1: Write the names of both parties, write the court number, and the name of the county where it is located.

Texas Petition For Divorce With Children Step 2: List all children under age 18 who are part of the marriage.

Texas Petition For Divorce With Children Step 3: Under part 1, "Parties," give the full names of both spouses.

Texas Petition For Divorce With Children Step 4: In part 3, "Jurisdiction," indicate whether you or your spouse has lived in Texas for at least 90 days.

Texas Petition For Divorce With Children Step 5: Under part 4, "Marriage and Separation," list the dates you married and stopped living together.

Texas Petition For Divorce With Children Step 6: In part 5, "Children," list all information requested. Indicate whether the wife is pregnant. List the birthday and location of birth for every child, as well as where they live now. Note any court orders currently in effect concerning children. If children have any health insurance, record the policy number, cost of premium, who pays for it, and whether the insurance comes through the parent's workplace. Indicate whether or not you are filing a Family Information form. List any assets belonging to the children. List any children born to the wife during the marriage conceived by another man.

Texas Petition For Divorce With Children Step 7: In part 6, "Property," list all property you acquired before marriage, including any real estate, motor vehicles or land.

Texas Petition For Divorce With Children Step 8: In part 7, note if you wish for your name to be restored to what it was prior to marriage.

Texas Petition For Divorce With Children Step 9: In part 8, indicate if you have a protective order against your spouse.

Texas Petition For Divorce With Children Step 10: In part 9, indicate your wishes about how to serve your spouse with a copy of the petition. Sign and date the document.

INSTRUCTIONS: MOHAVE COUNTY AFFIDAVIT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

When two parties are pursuing a divorce of any kind in Mohave County, Arizona, both must submit an Affidavit of Financial Information. This document is taken into consideration by the court when ruling on issues of division of property, child support payments and other financial considerations. This document can be downloaded from the website of the Mohave court system. Complete this form in handwritten black ink.

Mohave County Affidavit Of Financial Information Step 1: At the top, include your name, address and the name and bar number of your attorney, if applicable.

Mohave County Affidavit Of Financial Information Step 2: Include the name of the petitioner and respondent, as well as the case number, in the spaces indicated on the first page. Sign and date the bottom of the first page. Be sure to write the case number at the top right corner of every page as indicated.

Mohave County Affidavit Of Financial Information Step 3: Section 1 concerns general information about yourself and all members of your household.

Mohave County Affidavit Of Financial Information Step 4: Section 2 concerns your current employment. In addition to details about your current job, you should provide the information requested about your previous employment and your total gross income both from the last three years combined and from January 1 of the current year to the present.

Mohave County Affidavit Of Financial Information Step 5: In section 3, detail your high school and collegiate education, as well as any post-graduate studies and occupational training.

Mohave County Affidavit Of Financial Information Step 6: Section 4 requires you to detail various aspects of your gross monthly income from all sources other than self-employment. You should create a monthly average income figure using the instructions provided if your income varies from month to month.

Mohave County Affidavit Of Financial Information Step 5: Section 5 is only for those who are self-employed to detail all aspects of their related income and expenses.

Mohave County Affidavit Of Financial Information Step 6: Section 6 concerns all expenses related to minor children.

Mohave County Affidavit Of Financial Information Step 7: Section 7 concerns all non-minor children related expenses.

Mohave County Affidavit Of Financial Information Step 8: Total all expenses from sections 6 and 7 in section 8.