| In order to file with Nebraska's Biological
Father Registry, a Notice of Objection to Adoption and Intent to Obtain Custody form
is required. It indicates a father's intention to seek custody of the child within thirty
(30) days of the filing. If a man has reason to believe that he is the father of a
child born out of wedlock and he wants to preserve his legal rights in order to prevent
the child from being adopted by others, he may file the notice at any Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services office.
The law requires that the filing be done in person or by mail, only on forms
provided by the Department.
Download the required  Notice of Objection to Adoption and Intent to Obtain
Custody form to file notice with the Department.
The filing must be within five (5) business days:
- after the birth of the child;
- from the receipt of a notice that he has been named as the possible father of the child;
or
- after the last day of publication of a notice that indicates he may be the father of the
child.
The date of the filing is the date of actual receipt or the postmark when the notice is
mailed.
The law states that when a man files a Notice of Objection to Adoption and Intent
to Obtain Custody, a legal proceeding must be initiated in county court in order to
properly pursue custody. This must be done within thirty (30) days of the filing of the
notice. Failure to do so, can result in the forfeiture of the man's rights in the matter
which would allow an adoption to proceed regardless of his opposition.
Establishing Paternity Page
Nebraska-Born Birth Certificates Page |
