Court Forms & Fees
COURT DOCUMENTS & FEES
Forms and Instructions
Telephonic and Videoconference Hearing Rules
Jurisdictional Affidavit
Form
Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis
Form
Change of Name – Adult
Form
Change of name – child
Civil Complaint
Form
Civil Petition
Confidential Information for Case
Form
Marriage License/Domestic Partnership/Common Law
Marriage License Packet
Domestic Partnership Packet
Common Law Packet
Divorce Petition
Divorce Petition
Custody Petition
Custody Petition
Motion to Modify Existing Order
Motion to Modify Existing Order
Form
Protection Order Petition
Protection Order Petition
Form
Guardianship Petition
Guardianship Packet for Adults
Form
Guardianship Packet for Children
Form
Adoption Petition
Adoption Petition
Form
Filing Fees
A filing fee shall be charged to bring action before the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Tribal Court. The Judge has the ability to waive the filing fee, based upon the Petitioner’s income and expenses. These fees are as follows:
Action/Case Type
Fee Amount
Divorce
Civil
Domestic Relations
Motions to Modify Current Order
Marriage License
Fee unable to be waived as Code specifies amount
Protection Orders
Admission for Attorneys to practice before the Ponca Tribal Court
Fee waived for attorneys representing Tribe or by Tribal Resolution
Admission for Lay Counsel to practice before the Ponca Tribal Court
Fee may be waived by Tribal Court
Admission for Lay Counsel to practice before the Ponca Tribal Court
Fee may be waived by Tribal Court
Appellate Court Fees
Filing fees to the Ponca Appellate Court may be waived following the same process for the Tribal Court, which is based upon an affidavit and the Petitioner’s income and expenses.
Action/Case Type
Fee Amount
Petition for Appeal
Motion to Appellate Court