Who May Adopt, Be Adopted, or Place a Child for Adoption - Nebraska

Who May Adopt

Citation: Rev. Stat. § 43-101

Any adult person may adopt. A husband and wife must adopt jointly unless the adoptive parent is a stepparent.

Who May Be Adopted

Citation: Rev. Stat. § 43-101

Any minor or adult child may be adopted.

Who May Place a Child for Adoption

Citation: Rev. Stat. §§ 43-104; 43-105

The following persons may consent to the adoptive placement:

• The parents
• The Department of Health and Human Services
• A licensed child-placing agency
• The child's guardian or guardian ad litem