First Judicial District Court, Nebraska Filing Fees and Waivers

Civil cases

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.

If an issue concerning custody of a minor child exists, the Court may appoint a guardian ad litem/attorney for the minor(s). In such event, the Court will order an initial deposit of fees to be paid by the parties into the Court within a specified time period. If no time period is specified by the Court, it shall be 20 days. Initial fees shall be allocated between the parties in the discretion of the Court, subject to modification and the assessment of additional fees at the time of the final hearing. Those claiming indigent status may apply to the Court for a waiver of such fee assessment.