This bill amends sections 43-1401 and 43-1411 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to update definitions and procedures related to paternity actions. It redefines terms such as "child" and "child born out of wedlock," clarifying that a child is defined as a person under the age of eighteen, and specifies that a child is not considered born out of wedlock if the parents were married at conception but divorced by birth. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for support to encompass reasonable education.

The bill also modifies the process for establishing paternity, allowing individuals claiming to be the biological father of a child under juvenile court jurisdiction to file a complaint to intervene in the proceedings. This complaint must be accompanied by an affidavit affirming the individual's belief of paternity, and no filing fee will be charged. The juvenile court is granted discretion to order genetic testing and consider various factors, such as the child's age and existing relationships, when determining whether to establish paternity. The bill repeals the original sections of law that are being amended.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 43-1401, 43-1411