Court rule · Nebraska · Child welfare · Family procedure
Nebraska adopts parent guardian ad litem rule revisions for 2027
The Supreme Court adopted revisions to parallel parent guardian ad litem guidelines and forms, effective January 1, 2027.
Published November 3, 2026 · Reviewed by David Martino
On May 27, 2026, the Nebraska Supreme Court adopted parallel practice guidelines and appendices for guardians ad litem appointed for parents in juvenile proceedings. The marked order adds a requirement that the guardian submit a written report and recommendations to the court and all parties at every dispositional and review hearing concerning matters affecting the parent’s best interests. The order also addresses consultation, hearing participation, compensation and training. It specifies a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027; the rules were adopted in 2026 but were not yet effective at the October 27 research cutoff.