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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-111 (2026)

Decree; effect as to natural parents

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Except as provided in sections 43-101 and 43-106.01 and the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act, after a decree of adoption has been entered, the natural parents of the adopted child shall be relieved of all parental duties toward and all responsibilities for such child and have no rights over such adopted child or to his or her property by descent and distribution.

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Cited in 14 cases, 1969–2016 · leading case: In Re Adoption of Luke, 640 N.W.2d 374 (Neb. 2002).
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In Re Adoption of Luke, 640 N.W.2d 374 (Neb. 2002). · cites it 26× “Section 43-111, entitled "Decree; effect as to natural parents," provides: Except as provided in section 43-106.”
Jesse B. v. Tylee H., 883 N.W.2d 1 (Neb. 2016). · cites it 6× “Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-111 (Reissue 2008), it is the adoption itself which terminates the parental rights, and until the adoption is granted, the parental rights are not terminated.”
Pier v. Bolles, 596 N.W.2d 1 (Neb. 1999). · cites it 7× “Pursuant to § 43-111, after an adoption occurs, “the natural parents of the adopted child shall be relieved of all parental duties toward and all responsibilities for such child and have no rights over such adopted child or to his or her property by descent and distribution.”
State v. McMillion, 23 Neb. Ct. App. 687 (Neb. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 2× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-111 (Reissue 2008). [69] Because McMillion relinquished her parental rights to S.”
Yopp v. Batt, 467 N.W.2d 868 (Neb. 1991). · cites it 5× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-111 (Reissue 1988) provides that, except in the agency adoption situation, after an adoption decree has been entered, the natural parents of the adopted child shall be relieved of all parental duties and responsibilities for the child and shall have no…”
Gomez Ex Rel. Kassandra B. v. Savage, 580 N.W.2d 523 (Neb. 1998). · cites it 3× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-111 (Reissue 1993) states: “Except as provided in section 43-106.”
Raney v. Blecha, 605 N.W.2d 449 (Neb. 2000). · cites it 5× “Relying on Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-111 (Reissue 1998), the district court concluded that the adoption of Shelby by Jessica terminated the rights of Leigh Ann and that, therefore, Katherine no longer met the definition of a grandparent set forth in the grandparent visitation…”
Gray v. Maxwell, 293 N.W.2d 90 (Neb. 1980). · cites it 2× “01, after a decree of adoption has been entered, the natural parents of the adopted child shall be relieved of all parental duties toward and all responsibilities for such child and have no rights over such adopted child .”
Rust v. Buckler, 530 N.W.2d 630 (Neb. 1995). · cites it 2× “Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-111 (Reissue 1993) reads in relevant part: “[A]fter a decree of adoption has been entered, the natural parents of the adopted child shall be relieved of all parental duties toward and all responsibilities for such child and have no rights over such adopted…”
In Re Est. of Wulf, 167 N.W.2d 181 (Neb. 1969). · cites it 3× “” § 43-111, R. R. S. 1943. “When a child shall have been relinquished by written instrument, as provided by sections 43-104 and 43-106, to the Department of Public Welfare or to a licensed child placement agency and the agency has, in writing, accepted full responsibility for…”
In Re Adoption of CLR, 352 N.W.2d 916 (Neb. 1984). · cites it 2× “" Neb.Rev.Stat. § 43-111 (Reissue 1978). Furthermore, it is a rare case indeed where a mother will attempt to obtain, or, more especially, that a father will willingly give, a relinquishment for adoption when he has faithfully and continually met his regular support obligations.”
D.E.M. v. P.A.M., 352 N.W.2d 916 (Neb. 1984). · cites it 2× “” Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-111 (Reissue 1978). Furthermore, it is a rare case indeed where a mother will attempt to obtain, or, more especially, that a father will willingly give, a relinquishment for adoption when he has faithfully and continually met his regular support…”
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