Nebraska Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 43-101 to 43-160; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any child. |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 14 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any adult person may adopt minor child; adult child may be adopted by spouse of such child's parent. Husband and wife must jointly adopt child, unless he or she is parent of child. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 6 months (except in adoptions of adult child) |
| State Agency/Court | Department of Social Services/County |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | 2 years |
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