Nebraska Common to all protection types, Dismiss, Application to Dismiss Petition and Affidavit for Protection Order includes filing the appropriate paperwork, serving the paperwork on the opposing party, attending court hearings, filing any necessary replies, and appearing at the final hearing. The specific paperwork required depends on the type of protection order. For a Dismiss, the paperwork includes a petition for dismissal, any exhibits, and a certificate of service. The petition for dismissal must show the court that the petitioner no longer wishes to pursue the protection order. For an Application to Dismiss Petition, the paperwork includes a petition for dismissal, any exhibits, a certificate of service, and an affidavit that the petitioner no longer wishes to pursue the protection order. For an Affidavit for Protection Order, the paperwork includes an affidavit of service, a certificate of service, and an affidavit of the facts in support of the protection order. The affidavit must also include the petitioner's account of the events leading up to the order and any other relevant information. Finally, all protection orders must be served on the respondent in order to be valid. The paperwork must be served in accordance with state laws and regulations.