Home study
Waived
Nebraska waives the adoptive home study in a stepparent adoption, so no social worker visits your home.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-107
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Residency wait
None required
Nebraska sets no residency waiting period, so you can start your stepparent adoption right away.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-102Child consent
Over age 14
A child over 14 gives written consent to the adoption, so we build that form into your packet.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-104Abandonment period
Six months
A parent who has abandoned the child for six months does not have to sign for the adoption to move forward.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-104(4)(b)
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We make your Nebraska adoption simple, fast and affordable.
SimpleA 15-minute questionnaire. We do the rest and send your packet ready to sign and file.
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441 Nebraska families helpedOver 34,000 families nationwide since 2001. We have seen every situation Nebraska courts see.
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- A Nebraska adoption specialist handles your case.
- We stay with you from filing to the new birth certificate.
- Unlimited revisions and real people on the phone, Mon–Fri 8am–5pm MST.
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Four stages. One County Court. About 3-6 months.
Nebraska handles stepparent adoptions in the County Court, and most families see a final decree in about 3-6 months.
Step one · Online, at your paceTell us about your family
Step one · Online, at your pace
Tell us about your family
Answer simple questions about you, your spouse, your child and the other parent. We turn your answers into Nebraska-ready forms within 24-48 hours.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-101Step two · FilingFile with your County Court clerk
Step two · Filing
File with your County Court clerk
We give you the petition and clear filing instructions for the County Court. Nebraska sets no residency waiting period, so you can file when you are ready. The clerk sets the filing fee.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-102Step three · Consent or noticeThe other parent signs, or notice goes out
Step three · Consent or notice
The other parent signs, or notice goes out
If the other parent agrees, they sign a consent. If not, your case can still move forward when that parent has abandoned the child for six months, and we prepare the notice for you. Termination is handled inside your adoption case.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-104Step four · Hearing and decreeAttend the hearing and get your decree
Step four · Hearing and decree
Attend the hearing and get your decree
The home study is waived for stepparents, so you go straight to the hearing. After the judge signs, we help you request the new birth certificate from Nebraska Vital Records.
Nebraska Vital RecordsDoes the other parent have to agree?
No. Courts want a two-parent home, and most families we help finish without the other parent's consent. In our experience, about 80% of the stepparent adoptions we have completed went forward without the other parent's consent. We have helped 441 Nebraska families.
They agree
If the other parent is willing, the process is simple. They sign a written consent, we prepare it, and your case moves quickly to the County Court hearing.
- We draft the consent form for you
- The other parent signs it
- You file it with your petition
They won't sign, or can't be found
If the other parent will not sign or cannot be found, your case can still move forward. Nebraska law lets the court proceed without their signature when that parent has abandoned the child for six months.
- Nebraska recognizes abandonment of the child for six months as a ground
- A parent who has abandoned the child for that period does not need to sign
- We prepare the papers showing the facts of your family
Notice to the other parent is a routine step, and we prepare it for you. In Nebraska, termination is not a separate case. It is handled as part of the same adoption.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-104(4)(b)A Nebraska stepparent adoption can go forward without the other parent's signature, and we prepare every paper that makes it happen.
One flat price, and no home study cost in Nebraska
A Nebraska family pays $349 for the complete package, plus $99 for each additional child, and the court filing fee goes to the clerk.
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What Nebraska families tell us
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What arrives in 24–48 hours
Your Nebraska packet, in filing order, with instructions for your clerk.
See all 6 documents
- Petition for stepparent adoption prepared for the County Court
- Consent from the other parent, or the notice and termination papers if they will not sign
- Consent form for a child over 14
- Notice of hearing and supporting County Court filings
- Filing instructions for your county clerk, with a home study exemption under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-107
- Final decree of adoption and the new birth certificate request for Nebraska Vital Records
Adopting an adult
Adopting an adult stepchild in Nebraska
Nebraska allows adult adoption. A stepparent, meaning the spouse of the adult child's parent, may adopt an adult child. You file in the County Court of the county where you live. The court holds a hearing, usually 4-8 weeks after filing, and you appear in person. The home study is exempt unless the judge orders one.
Who may adoptSpouse of the parent
Where to fileCounty Court where you live
HearingHeld 4-8 weeks after filing
Home studyExempt unless court orders
Three steps. That's the whole thing.
Our detailed Nebraska instructions make the process simple, and we are a phone call away at every step.
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AnswerTell us about your family in our 15-minute questionnaire. Save and come back any time.2
Review & signYour complete packet arrives in 24–48 hours with step-by-step filing instructions.3
FileFile with your clerk. We stay with you through the hearing, the decree and the new birth certificate.
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Not sure which route fits your family? Call us. Real people, no pressure, and we will tell you what Nebraska courts will want to see.
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Filed in your own Nebraska county
Nebraska has 93 counties, and each one has a County Court that hears adoptions. Whether you live in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney or a small town, we prepare your papers for your County Court.
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What Nebraska families ask us
How do I adopt my stepson or stepdaughter in Nebraska?
You file a petition in the County Court, get the other parent's consent or give notice, and attend a hearing. Any adult may adopt under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-101. We prepare all the paperwork for you.
Can I adopt my adult stepchild in Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska allows the spouse of an adult child's parent to adopt that adult child. You file in the County Court of the county where you live and attend a hearing. See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-101(2)-(5).
How much does a stepparent adoption cost in Nebraska?
Our complete package is $349, plus $99 for each additional child. The County Court clerk sets the filing fee, so call your county clerk to confirm it. The home study is waived, so there is no home study cost.
What if the other parent refuses to sign or can't be found in Nebraska?
The adoption can still go forward. Nebraska recognizes abandonment for six months under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-104(4)(b). In our experience, about 80% of our completed stepparent adoptions went forward without the other parent's consent. We prepare the notice.
Does Nebraska require a home study for a stepparent adoption?
No. Nebraska waives the adoptive home study for stepparent adoptions under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-107. That saves you time and cost, and no social worker has to visit your home.
Does my child have to agree to the adoption in Nebraska?
If your child is over 14, yes. The child gives written consent under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-104. We include that form in your packet when it applies.
Does child support end after a stepparent adoption in Nebraska?
The other parent's duty to pay child support going forward ends when the adoption is final. Past-due support depends on Nebraska law. Your child's new legal parent is you.
Will my child get a new birth certificate in Nebraska?
Yes. After the County Court signs the decree, you request an amended birth certificate from Nebraska Vital Records. We prepare the request so it is ready to send with your decree.
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