Parties to An Adoption

Nebraska

Who May Adopt

Statute: § 43-101

Any adult person

A husband and wife must adopt jointly, unless the adoptive parent is a stepparent.

Who May Be Adopted

Statute: § 43-101

• Any minor child

• Any adult child

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Statute: § 43-105

• The parents

• The Department of Health and Human Services

• A licensed child-placing agency

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