Pro Se (do-it-yourself) Divorce Clinic

The Pro Se Divorce Clinic is a statewide service being offered by Legal Aid of Nebraska since 2003. This Clinic has successfully operated in some parts of the State for several years. It has been well received by people using the Clinic and the Judges.  The Clinic offers help to low-income people who want an uncontested divorce, a divorce where there are no issues in dispute between a husband and wife.  If the parties cannot agree on some minor issues, they will be referred to mediation.  If they can agree on how to solve these problems, with the help of a trained mediator, the person wanting the divorce can use the Clinic to obtain a divorce.

 Individuals represent themselves in Court.  The Clinic helps people to complete the legal forms for the divorce.  An attorney will explain the legal process.  The Clinic is set up in two class-like sessions.  At the first session, people wanting a divorce will prepare all of the legal paperwork to start the divorce.  You will be told how and where to file the paperwork.  You will be told the next steps you need to take and when you need to take them.  You will leave the Clinic with all of the materials (forms and copies) you need to begin the divorce process.

 The second session will take place about 60 days after the first meeting.  An attorney will help you prepare the legal papers to finish the divorce.  You will receive more information and a new timeline.  In addition, you will receive an example of what to say during the court hearing.  The cost for the Clinic is $10.  This covers photocopying costs. To apply for services, interested individuals must contact the AccessLine®.

 For Nebraska Judicial Branch On-Line Self-Help Court approved Pro Se information and forms use the following link   Nebraska Judicial Branch On-Line Self-Help