reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
NE Code § 43-1407 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1407 - Expenses of mother; liability of father; enforcement; payment by medical assistance program; recovery; procedure.

43-1407.  Expenses of mother; liability of father; enforcement; payment by medical assistance program; recovery; procedure.(1) The father of a child shall also be liable for the reasonable expenses of (a) the child that are associated with the birth of the child and (b) the mother of such child during the period of her pregnancy, confinement, and recovery. Such liability shall be determined and enforced in the same manner as the liability of the father for the support of the child.(2) In cases in which any medical expenses associated with the birth of the child and the mother of such child during the period of her pregnancy, confinement, and recovery are paid by the medical assistance program, the county attorney or authorized attorney, as defined in section 43-1704, may petition the court for a judgment for all or a portion of the reasonable medical expenses paid by the medical assistance program. Any medical expenses associated with the birth of such child and the mother of such child during the period of her pregnancy, confinement, and recovery that are approved and paid by the medical assistance program shall be presumed to be medically reasonable. If the father challenges any such expenses as not medically reasonable, he has the burden of proving that such expenses were not medically reasonable.(3) A civil proceeding to recover medical expenses pursuant to this section may be instituted within four years after the child's birth. Summons shall issue and be served as in other civil proceedings, except that such summons may be directed to the sheriff of any county in the state and may be served in any county.Source   Laws 1941, c. 81, § 7, p. 324;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 43-707;   R.S.1943, § 13-107;   R.S.1943, (1983), § 13-107;  Laws 2007, LB554, § 43.
NE Code § 43-1410 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1410 - Child support; decree or approved settlement; effect after death of parent.

43-1410.  Child support; decree or approved settlement; effect after death of parent.Any judicially approved settlement or order of support made by a court having jurisdiction in the premises shall be binding on the legal representatives of the father or mother in the event of his or her death, to the same extent as other contractual obligations and judicial judgments or decrees.Source   Laws 1941, c. 81, § 10, p. 325;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 43-710;   R.S.1943, § 13-110;   R.S.1943, (1983), § 13-110.
NE Code § 43-1411.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1411.01 - Paternity or parental support; jurisdiction; termination of parental rights; provisions applicable.

43-1411.01.  Paternity or parental support; jurisdiction; termination of parental rights; provisions applicable.(1) An action for paternity or parental support under sections 43-1401 to 43-1418 may be initiated by filing a complaint with the clerk of the district court as provided in section 25-2740. Such proceeding may be heard by the county court or the district court as provided in section 25-2740. A paternity determination under sections 43-1411 to 43-1418 may also be decided in a county court or separate juvenile court if the county court or separate juvenile court already has jurisdiction over the child whose paternity is to be determined.(2) Whenever termination of parental rights is placed in issue in any case arising under sections 43-1401 to 43-1418, the Nebraska Juvenile Code and the Parenting Act shall apply to such proceedings.(3) The court may stay the paternity action if there is a pending criminal allegation of sexual assault under section 28-319 or 28-320 or a law in another jurisdiction similar to either section 28-319 or 28-320 against the alleged father with regard to the conception of the child.Source   Laws 1997, LB 229, § 38;   Laws 1998, LB 1041, § 46;  Laws 2004, LB 1207, § 40;  Laws 2008, LB1014, § 46;  Laws 2013, LB561, § 44;  Laws 2017, LB289, § 20.  Cross References   Nebraska Juvenile Code, see section 43-2,129.  Parenting Act, see section 43-2920.
NE Code § 43-1413 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1413 - Child born out of wedlock; term substituted for other terms.

43-1413.  Child born out of wedlock; term substituted for other terms.In any local law, ordinance or resolution, or in any public or judicial proceeding, or in any process, notice, order, decree, judgment, record or other public document or paper, the terms bastard or illegitimate child shall not be used but the term child born out of wedlock shall be used in substitution therefor and with the same force and effect.Source   Laws 1941, c. 81, § 14, p. 326;   C.S.Supp.,1941, § 43-714;   R.S.1943, § 13-115;   R.S.1943, (1983), § 13-115.
NE Code § 43-1415 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1415 - Results of genetic tests; admissible evidence; rebuttable presumption.

43-1415.  Results of genetic tests; admissible evidence; rebuttable presumption.(1) The results of the tests, including the statistical probability of paternity, shall be admissible evidence and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, shall be weighed along with other evidence of paternity.(2) When the results of tests, whether or not such tests were ordered pursuant to section 43-1414, show a probability of paternity of ninety-nine percent or more, there shall exist a rebuttable presumption of paternity.(3) Such evidence may be introduced by verified written report without the need for foundation testimony or other proof of authenticity or accuracy unless there is a timely written request for personal testimony of the expert at least thirty days prior to trial.Source   Laws 1984, LB 845, § 2;   Laws 1993, LB 500, § 55;   Laws 1994, LB 1224, § 62. Annotations When genetic tests show a probability of paternity of 99 percent or more, a rebuttable presumption is created without the need for any other evidence. State on behalf of Dady v. Snelling, 10 Neb. App. 740, 637 N.W.2d 906 (2001).
NE Code § 43-1416 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1416 - Genetic tests; chain of custody; competent evidence.

43-1416.  Genetic tests; chain of custody; competent evidence.The chain of custody of blood or tissue specimens shall be competent evidence and admissible by stipulation or by a verified written report, without the need for foundation testimony or other proof of authenticity, unless a timely written request for testimony is made at least thirty days prior to trial.Source   Laws 1984, LB 845, § 3;   Laws 1994, LB 1224, § 63.
NE Code § 43-1417 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1417 - Additional genetic testing; when.

43-1417.  Additional genetic testing; when.If the result of genetic testing or the expert's analysis of inherited characteristics is disputed, the court, upon reasonable request of a party, shall order that additional testing be done by the same laboratory or an independent laboratory at the expense of the party requesting additional testing.Source  Laws 1984, LB 845, § 4.
NE Code § 43-1418 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1418 - Genetic testing; costs.

43-1418.  Genetic testing; costs.In cases where the court orders genetic testing at the request of a party, the requesting party shall initially pay such expense. In cases where the court orders genetic testing in the absence of a request of any party, the assessment of the cost of such testing shall be determined by the court. Whenever the disputing party prevails, the costs shall be borne by the other party.Source  Laws 1984, LB 845, § 5. Annotations It is within the discretion of the trial judge in a paternity action to determine costs if the disputing party loses. Henke v. Guerrero, 13 Neb. App. 337, 692 N.W.2d 762 (2005).
NE Code § 43-1501 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1501 - Act, how cited.

43-1501.  Act, how cited.Sections 43-1501 to 43-1517 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act.Source   Laws 1985, LB 255, § 1;  Laws 2015, LB566, § 4.  Annotations  The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006). A party to a proceeding who seeks to invoke a provision of the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act has the burden to show that the act applies in the proceedings. In re Interest of A.M., C.M., and L.M., 235 Neb. 506, 455 N.W.2d 572 (1990).
NE Code § 43-1502 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1502 - Purpose of act.

43-1502.  Purpose of act.The purpose of the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act is to clarify state policies and procedures regarding the implementation by the State of Nebraska of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act. It shall be the policy of the state to cooperate fully with Indian tribes in Nebraska in order to ensure that the intent and provisions of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act are enforced. This cooperation includes recognition by the state that Indian tribes have a continuing and compelling governmental interest in an Indian child whether or not the Indian child is in the physical or legal custody of a parent, an Indian custodian, or an Indian extended family member at the commencement of an Indian child custody proceeding or the Indian child has resided or is domiciled on an Indian reservation. The state is committed to protecting the essential tribal relations and best interests of an Indian child by promoting practices consistent with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and other applicable law designed to prevent the Indian child's voluntary or involuntary out-of-home placement.Source   Laws 1985, LB 255, § 2;  Laws 2015, LB566, § 5.  Annotations The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).
NE Code § 43-1505.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1505.01 - Notice of involuntary proceeding in state court; contents; filing with court.

43-1505.01.  Notice of involuntary proceeding in state court; contents; filing with court.(1) Notice of an involuntary proceeding in state court involving an Indian child shall conform with the requirements of 25 C.F.R. 23.11 and shall contain the following additional information, to the extent it is known, and if this additional information is unknown, a statement indicating what attempts have been made to locate the information:(a) The name and last-known address of the Indian child;(b) The name and address of the Indian child's parents, paternal and maternal grandparents, and Indian custodians, if any;(c) The tribal affiliation of the parents of the Indian child or, if applicable, the Indian custodians;(d) A statement as to whether the Indian child's residence or domicile is on the tribe's reservation;(e) An identification of any tribal court order affecting the custody of the Indian child to which a state court may be required to accord full faith and credit; and(f) A copy of the motion for foster care placement of the Indian child and any accompanying affidavits in support thereof if such documents exist.(2) A copy of the notice of an involuntary proceeding in state court involving an Indian child, as described in subsection (1) of this section, shall be filed with the court within three days after issuance.Source Laws 2015, LB566, § 9.
NE Code § 43-1507 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1507 - Petition to invalidate actions in violation of law.

43-1507.  Petition to invalidate actions in violation of law.Any Indian child who is the subject of any action for foster care placement or termination of parental rights under state law, any parent or Indian custodian from whose custody such child was removed, and the Indian child's primary tribe may petition any court of competent jurisdiction to invalidate such action upon a showing that such action violated any provision of sections 43-1504 to 43-1506.Source   Laws 1985, LB 255, § 7;  Laws 2015, LB566, § 11.  Annotations  The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006). A juvenile court's having jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter constitutes a court of competent jurisdiction within the meaning of this section. In re Interest of Ramon N., 18 Neb. App. 574, 789 N.W.2d 272 (2010). The absence of language in the petition implicating the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act did not support invalidating the adjudication where there was no appeal from the adjudication order. In re Interest of Ramon N., 18 Neb. App. 574, 789 N.W.2d 272 (2010). An order denying a petition to invalidate pursuant to this section and motion to dismiss is a final order for purposes of section 25-1902. In re Interest of Enrique P. et al., 14 Neb. App. 453, 709 N.W.2d 676 (2006). Juvenile court's denial of motion to invalidate affirmed under harmless error analysis. In re Interest of Enrique P. et al., 14 Neb. App. 453, 709 N.W.2d 676 (2006).
NE Code § 43-1509 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1509 - Return of custody; removal from foster care; procedures.

43-1509.  Return of custody; removal from foster care; procedures.(1) Notwithstanding any other state law to the contrary, whenever a final decree of adoption of an Indian child has been vacated or set aside or the adoptive parents voluntarily consent to the termination of their parental rights to the child, a biological parent or prior Indian custodian may petition for return of custody and the court shall grant such petition unless there is a showing, in a proceeding subject to the provisions of section 43-1505, that such return of custody is not in the best interests of the Indian child.(2) Whenever an Indian child is removed from a foster care home or institution for the purpose of further foster care, preadoptive, or adoptive placement, such placement shall be in accordance with the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act, except in the case in which an Indian child is being returned to the parent or Indian custodian from whose custody the child was originally removed.Source   Laws 1985, LB 255, § 9;  Laws 2015, LB566, § 13.  Annotations The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).
NE Code § 43-1510 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1510 - Adopted individual; access to information.

43-1510.  Adopted individual; access to information.Upon application by an Indian individual who has reached the age of eighteen and who was the subject of an adoptive placement, the court which entered the final decree shall inform such individual of the tribal affiliation, if any, of the individual's biological parents and provide such other information as may be necessary to protect any rights flowing from the individual's tribal relationship.Source  Laws 1985, LB 255, § 10.Annotations The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).
NE Code § 43-1511 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1511 - Agreements with state agencies; authorized.

43-1511.  Agreements with state agencies; authorized.(1) The appropriate departments and agencies of this state are authorized to enter into agreements with Indian tribes respecting care and custody of Indian children and jurisdiction over child custody proceedings, including agreements which may provide for orderly transfer of jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis and agreements which provide for concurrent jurisdiction between the state and Indian tribes.(2) Such agreements may be revoked by either party upon one hundred and eighty days' written notice to the other party. Such revocation shall not affect any action or proceeding over which a court has already assumed jurisdiction, unless the agreement provides otherwise.Source  Laws 1985, LB 255, § 11.Annotations The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).
NE Code § 43-1512 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1512 - Improper removal from custody; effect.

43-1512.  Improper removal from custody; effect.When any petitioner in an Indian child custody proceeding before a state court has improperly removed the child from custody of the parent or Indian custodian or has improperly retained custody after a visit or other temporary relinquishment of custody, the court shall decline jurisdiction over such petition and shall forthwith return the child to his or her parent or Indian custodian unless returning the child to his or her parent or custodian would subject the child to a substantial and immediate danger or threat of such danger.Source  Laws 1985, LB 255, § 12.Annotations  In a child custody proceeding involving an Indian child, this section applies only when "any petitioner" improperly removes or retains custody of the Indian child; it does not apply where a court order brings about the removal of the Indian child and a petitioner merely follows that order. In re Guardianship of Eliza W., 304 Neb. 995, 938 N.W.2d 307 (2020). The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).
NE Code § 43-1513 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1513 - Higher federal standard of protection; when applicable.

43-1513.  Higher federal standard of protection; when applicable.In any case when federal law applicable to a child custody proceeding provides a higher standard of protection to the rights of the parent or Indian custodian of an Indian child than the rights provided under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act, the state court shall apply the federal standard.Source  Laws 1985, LB 255, § 13.Annotations The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).
NE Code § 43-1514 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1514 - Emergency removal or placement of child; appropriate action; hotline representative; duty.

43-1514.  Emergency removal or placement of child; appropriate action; hotline representative; duty.(1) Nothing in the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act shall be construed to prevent the emergency removal of an Indian child who is a resident of or is domiciled on a reservation, but temporarily located off the reservation, from his or her parent or Indian custodian or the emergency placement of such child in a foster home or institution, under applicable state law, in order to prevent imminent physical damage or harm to the child. The state authority, official, or agency involved shall insure that the emergency removal or placement terminates immediately when such removal or placement is no longer necessary to prevent imminent physical damage or harm to the child and shall expeditiously initiate a child custody proceeding subject to the provisions of the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act, transfer the child to the jurisdiction of the appropriate Indian tribe or tribes, or restore the child to the parent or Indian custodian, as may be appropriate.(2) During the course of each intake received by the statewide child abuse and neglect hotline provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, the hotline representative shall inquire as to whether the person calling the hotline believes one of the parties involved may be an Indian child or Indian person. If the hotline representative has any reason to believe that an Indian child or Indian person is involved in the intake, the representative shall immediately document the information and inform his or her supervisor.Source   Laws 1985, LB 255, § 14;  Laws 2015, LB566, § 14.  Annotations The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).
NE Code § 43-1515 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-1515 - Applicability of act; exceptions.

43-1515.  Applicability of act; exceptions.None of the provisions of the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act, except subsection (1) of section 43-1504 and section 43-1511, shall affect a proceeding under state law for foster care placement, termination of parental rights, preadoptive placement, or adoptive placement which was initiated or completed prior to one hundred and eighty days after November 8, 1978, but shall apply to any subsequent proceeding in the same matter or subsequent proceedings affecting the custody or placement of the same child.Source  Laws 1985, LB 255, § 15.Annotations The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).