Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-110 (2026)

Decree; effect as between parties

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Except as otherwise provided in the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act, after a decree of adoption is entered, the usual relation of parent and child and all the rights, duties and other legal consequences of the natural relation of child and parent shall thereafter exist between such adopted child and the person or persons adopting such child and his, her or their kindred.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 14 cases, 1969–2016 · leading case: In Re Adoption of Luke, 640 N.W.2d 374 (Neb. 2002).
In Re Adoption of Luke, 640 N.W.2d 374 (Neb. 2002). · cites it 12× “signed did not meet the requirements of § 43-109. Therefore, Luke was not eligible for adoption and "[n]o decree of adoption shall be entered.”
Pier v. Bolles, 596 N.W.2d 1 (Neb. 1999). · cites it 8× “She relies on Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 43-110 and 43-111 (Reissue 1998).”
Raney v. Blecha, 605 N.W.2d 449 (Neb. 2000). · cites it 5× “On appeal, we did not decide whether an adoption serves to terminate the rights of a deceased biological parent such as to remove the grandparent from the ambit of the visitation statutes.”
In Re Est. of Luckey, 291 N.W.2d 235 (Neb. 1980). · cites it 4× “We believe that a simple reading of the statute, together with the laws concerning adoption, in particular, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-110 (Reissue 1978), makes it clear that the Legislature did indeed overrule the effect of our earlier decision in the Wulf case and provided that an…”
Rust v. Buckler, 530 N.W.2d 630 (Neb. 1995). · cites it 3× “With that statutory language in mind, we turn our attention to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-110 (Reissue 1993) of the adoption statutes, which declares: After a decree of adoption is entered, the usual relation of parent and child and all the rights, duties and other legal consequences…”
In Re Est. of Neil, 191 N.W.2d 448 (Neb. 1971). · cites it 6× “Our present statute, section 43-110, R. R. S'. 1943, covering the legal consequences of an adoptive child, enacted in 1943, replaced the law enacted in 1897.”
In Re Est. of Darling, 365 N.W.2d 821 (Neb. 1985). · cites it 4× “It is clear, however, that the enactment of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-110 (Reissue 1984) negates the Clarke holding.”
Burnett v. Maddocks, 881 N.W.2d 185 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 2× “”9 A person so adopted becomes, “to all intents and purposes, the child of the petitioner” and is entitled to all the rights and privileges and subject to all the obligations of a child born in lawful wedlock to 5 Satterfield v.”
Redick v. Redick, 368 N.W.2d 463 (Neb. 1985). · cites it 3× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-110 (Reissue 1984) states: After a decree of adoption is entered, the usual relation of parent and child and all the rights, duties and other legal consequences of the natural relation of child and parent shall thereafter exist between such adopted child and…”
Satterfield v. Bonyhady, 446 N.W.2d 214 (Neb. 1989). · cites it 4× “This contention invites us to do two things: (1) probe the mind of the testatrix to determine her intent; and (2) make distinctions between adult and minor adoptees as to the “rights, duties and other legal consequences of the natural relation of child and parent____” Neb.”
In Re Est. of Hannan, 513 N.W.2d 339 (Neb. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 2× “” ADOPTED CHILDREN AS ISSUE UNDER NEBRASKA LAW Nebraska law regarding the rights of adopted children is provided under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-110 (Reissue 1988): After a decree of adoption is entered, the usual relation of parent and child and all the rights, duties and other…”
Syrovatka Ex Rel. Syrovatka v. Graham, 208 N.W.2d 281 (Neb. 1973). · cites it 2× “Section 43-110, R. R. S. 1943, provides: “After a decree of adoption is entered, the usual relation of parent and child and all the rights, duties and other legal consequences of the natural relation of child and parent shall thereafter exist between such adopted child and the…”
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