First Judicial District Court, Nebraska Filing Rules

To contest the support reduction, the custodial parent’s affidavit must state that the non-custodial parent lacked possession for the required period.

Proof of service must be filed for property statements.

Parties and counsel must notify the mediator or local Mediation Services Office of written objections within 21 days from the notice date.

A hearing may be held by telephone or videoconference only with the court's permission.

If the opposing party objects, the moving party must set the continuance motion for a hearing.

The joint property statement must be provided to the Court as an Excel spreadsheet.

A moving party requesting a remote hearing must arrange it before filing the motion.

At a temporary hearing, the Court will consider no more than five affidavits totaling 50 pages, including attached exhibits, absent good cause.

If the Court appoints a guardian ad litem or attorney for a minor, it may order the parties to deposit fees with the Court; absent a specified deadline, payment is due within 20 days, and indigent parties may apply for a waiver.

Publicly filed documents must not contain complete vehicle identification numbers, account numbers, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, or other personal identification information.