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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1801 (2026)

Grandparent, defined

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As used in sections 43-1801 to 43-1803, unless the context otherwise requires, grandparent shall mean the biological or adoptive parent of a minor child's biological or adoptive parent. Such term shall not include a biological or adoptive parent of any minor child's biological or adoptive parent whose parental rights have been terminated.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 35 cases (7 in the last 5 years), 1994–2025 · leading case: Heiden v. Norris, 912 N.W.2d 758 (Neb. 2018).
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Heiden v. Norris, 912 N.W.2d 758 (Neb. 2018). · cites it 7× “The primary issue on appeal is whether the Heidens are grandparents for purposes of the grandparent visitation statutes, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 43-1801 to 43-1803 (Reissue 2016).”
Hamit v. Hamit, 715 N.W.2d 512 (Neb. 2006). · cites it 11× “NATURE OF CASE Tanya Hamit, appellant and the mother of Wyatt and Garrett Hamit, appeals from the order of the district court for Lincoln County, which concluded that Nebraska’s grandparent visitation statutes, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 43-1801 to 43-1803 (Reissue 2004), were not…”
Linda H. v. Tyler R. (In Re Micah H.), 918 N.W.2d 834 (Neb. 2018). · cites it 3× “We note that the Legislature defined "grandparent" in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1801 (Reissue 2016) to include both biological and adoptive grandparents, but limited its **461 definition of grandparent to § 43-1801 and Neb.”
In re Interest of Destiny S., 639 N.W.2d 400 (Neb. 2002). · cites it 6× “This determination was based upon three factors: (1) the statutory right of grandparents to seek visitation rights with their minor grandchildren pursuant to Neb.Rev. Stat. §§ 43-1801 to 43-1803 (Reissue 1998), (2) the potential for temporary placement of the children with their…”
Beal v. Endsley, 529 N.W.2d 125 (Neb. Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 7× “John Beal and Joan Beal, maternal grandparents of Nicholle and Tyler Endsley, appeal the decision of the district court for *590 Box Butte County, claiming that the grandparent visitation rights granted to them on their petition filed pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1801 etseq.…”
Nelson v. Nelson, 674 N.W.2d 473 (Neb. 2004). · cites it 4× “See Neb.Rev.Stat. § 43-1801 et seq. (Reissue 1998).”
Lindblad v. Lindblad, 962 N.W.2d 545 (Neb. 2021). · cites it 2× “[7,8] Summarizing these statutory requirements, we have explained that a grandparent seeking visitation must prove by clear and convincing evidence that (1) there is, or has been, a significant beneficial relationship between the grandparent and the child; (2) it is in the best…”
Simms ex rel. Friel v. Friel, 911 N.W.2d 636 (Neb. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “Friel points to the grandparent visitation statutes, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1801 et seq. (Reissue 2016), which do not contain a specific reference to temporary orders.”
Davis v. Moats, 956 N.W.2d 682 (Neb. 2021). “§ 25-323 (Reissue 2016) states in part: The court may determine any controversy between parties before it when it can be done without prejudice to the rights of others or by saving their rights; but when a determination of the controversy cannot be had without the presence of…”
Peters v. Costello, 891 A.2d 705 (Pa. 2005). · cites it 2× “22 (d) (grandparent is natural or adoptive parent of child's natural or adoptive parent); Neb.Rev.Stat. § 43-1801 (grandparent is biological or adoptive parent of minor child's biological or adoptive parent); N.”
In re Interest of Zachary W., 526 N.W.2d 233 (Neb. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 3× “*277 ASSIGNMENTS OF ERROR Jennifer appeals from the order entered February 17, 1994, and alleges that the juvenile court erred because (1) the grandparents do not fall within the meaning of the Nebraska grandparent visitation statutes, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 43-1801 to 43-1803…”
Pier v. Bolles, 596 N.W.2d 1 (Neb. 1999). · cites it 3× “Modification of an existing grandparent visitation order is per *123 mitted under the grandparent visitation statutes, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 43-1801 through 43-1803 (Reissue 1998), upon a showing that there has been a material change in circumstances and that modification would…”
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