Ninth Judicial District Court, Nebraska Filing Rules

A party may offer no more than six affidavits at a temporary hearing, counting rebuttal and reply affidavits.

Property statement amendments or changes to stated values must be filed at least 10 days before trial, unless the parties agree or the court gives special permission.

The filing party must furnish the property statement to the defendant if self-represented, or to the defendant's attorney of record.

After a continuance motion is filed, the court may grant or deny it ex parte unless another party promptly requests a hearing.

Defense counsel must arrange a confined defendant’s virtual appearance with the bailiff at least 48 hours before the hearing.

Guardian ad litem fees are charged at the current court-appointed rate, with an initial deposit payable into court within 20 days as allocated by the court; those claiming indigence may apply with an affidavit for a fee waiver.

All materials submitted for a temporary hearing, including attachments, are limited to 50 pages total.

Absent an emergency, parents who cannot agree on a future change to the Plan must first attempt to resolve the disagreement through a mediator, attorney, or mutually agreeable third party before seeking court intervention.

Pretrial and post-trial motions or similar filings requiring a hearing must be in writing, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

Less-experienced attorneys should receive cases within their capabilities and should have the opportunity to gain experience under supervision.