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NE Code § 43-4612 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4612 - Filing agreement or power of attorney with court.

43-4612.  Filing agreement or power of attorney with court.An agreement or power of attorney under sections 43-4608 to 43-4612 must be filed within a reasonable time with any court that has entered an order on custodial responsibility or child support that is in effect concerning the child who is the subject of the agreement or power. The case number and heading of the pending case concerning custodial responsibility or child support must be provided to the court with the agreement or power.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 12.
NE Code § 43-4613 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4613 - Close and substantial relationship, defined.

43-4613.  Close and substantial relationship, defined.In sections 43-4613 to 43-4623, close and substantial relationship means a relationship in which a significant bond exists between a child and a nonparent.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 13.
NE Code § 43-4614 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4614 - Proceeding for temporary custody order.

43-4614.  Proceeding for temporary custody order.(a) After a deploying parent receives notice of deployment and until the deployment terminates, a court may issue a temporary order granting custodial responsibility unless prohibited by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. appendix sections 521 and 522, as the act exists on January 1, 2015. A court may not issue a permanent order granting custodial responsibility without the consent of the deploying parent.(b) At any time after a deploying parent receives notice of deployment, either parent may file a motion regarding custodial responsibility of a child during deployment. The motion must be filed in a pending proceeding for custodial responsibility in a court with jurisdiction under section 43-4604 or, if there is no pending proceeding in a court with jurisdiction under section 43-4604, in a new action for granting custodial responsibility during deployment.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 14.
NE Code § 43-4615 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4615 - Expedited hearing.

43-4615.  Expedited hearing.If a motion to grant custodial responsibility is filed under subsection (b) of section 43-4614 before a deploying parent deploys, the court shall conduct an expedited hearing.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 15.
NE Code § 43-4616 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4616 - Testimony by electronic means.

43-4616.  Testimony by electronic means.In a proceeding under sections 43-4613 to 43-4623, a party or witness who is not reasonably available to appear personally may appear, provide testimony, and present evidence by electronic means unless the court finds good cause to require a personal appearance.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 16.
NE Code § 43-4617 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4617 - Effect of prior judicial order or agreement.

43-4617.  Effect of prior judicial order or agreement.In a proceeding for a grant of custodial responsibility pursuant to sections 43-4613 to 43-4623, the following rules apply:(1) A prior judicial order designating custodial responsibility in the event of deployment is binding on the court unless the circumstances meet the requirements of law of this state other than the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act for modifying a judicial order regarding custodial responsibility.(2) The court shall enforce a prior written agreement between the parents for designating custodial responsibility in the event of deployment, including an agreement executed under sections 43-4608 to 43-4612, unless the court finds that the agreement is contrary to the best interest of the child.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 17.
NE Code § 43-4618 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4618 - Grant of caretaking or decisionmaking authority to nonparent.

43-4618.  Grant of caretaking or decisionmaking authority to nonparent.(a) On a motion of a deploying parent and in accordance with the laws of this state, other than the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, if it is in the best interests of the child, a court may grant caretaking authority to a nonparent who is an adult family member of the child or an adult with whom the child has a close and substantial relationship. The court shall consider the following factors as related to the best interests of the child:(1) The emotional, physical, and developmental needs of the minor child;(2) The minor child's opinion or preference;(3) The level of involvement and the extent of predeployment parenting responsibility exercised by the nonparent;(4) The quality of the relationship between the minor child and the nonparent;(5) The strength of the minor child's ties to the nonparent;(6) The extent to which the delegation would interfere or support the minor child's existing school, sports, and extracurricular activities;(7) The age, maturity, and living conditions of the nonparent; and(8) The likelihood that allowing the delegation would increase or decrease the hostilities between the parties involved.(b) Unless a grant of caretaking authority to a nonparent under subsection (a) of this section is agreed to by the other parent, the grant is limited to an amount of time not greater than:(1) the amount of time granted to the deploying parent under a permanent custody order, but the court may add unusual travel time necessary to transport the child; or(2) in the absence of a permanent custody order that is currently in effect, the amount of time that the deploying parent habitually cared for the child before being notified of deployment, but the court may add unusual travel time necessary to transport the child.(c) A court may grant part of a deploying parent's decisionmaking authority, if the deploying parent is unable to exercise that authority, to a nonparent who is an adult family member of the child or an adult with whom the child has a close and substantial relationship. If a court grants the authority to a nonparent, the court shall specify the decisionmaking powers granted, including decisions regarding the child's education, religious training, health care, extracurricular activities, and travel.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 18.
NE Code § 43-4619 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4619 - Grant of limited contact.

43-4619.  Grant of limited contact.On motion of a deploying parent, and in accordance with the law of this state other than the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, unless the court finds that the contact would be contrary to the best interest of the child, a court shall grant limited contact to a nonparent who is a family member of the child or an individual with whom the child has a close and substantial relationship.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 19.
NE Code § 43-4620 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4620 - Nature of authority created by temporary custody order.

43-4620.  Nature of authority created by temporary custody order.(a) A grant of authority under sections 43-4613 to 43-4623 is temporary and terminates under sections 43-4624 to 43-4627 after the return from deployment of the deploying parent, unless the grant has been terminated before that time by court order. The grant does not create an independent, continuing right to caretaking authority, decisionmaking authority, or limited contact in an individual to whom it is granted.(b) A nonparent granted caretaking authority, decisionmaking authority, or limited contact under sections 43-4613 to 43-4623 has standing to enforce the grant until it is terminated by court order or under sections 43-4624 to 43-4627.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 20.
NE Code § 43-4621 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4621 - Content of temporary custody order.

43-4621.  Content of temporary custody order.(a) An order granting custodial responsibility under sections 43-4613 to 43-4623 must:(1) designate the order as temporary; and(2) identify to the extent feasible the destination, duration, and conditions of the deployment.(b) If applicable, an order for custodial responsibility under sections 43-4613 to 43-4623 must:(1) specify the allocation of caretaking authority, decisionmaking authority, or limited contact among the deploying parent, the other parent, and any nonparent;(2) if the order divides caretaking or decisionmaking authority between individuals, or grants caretaking authority to one individual and limited contact to another, provide a process to resolve any dispute that may arise;(3) provide for liberal communication between the deploying parent and the child during deployment, including through electronic means, unless contrary to the best interest of the child, and allocate any costs of communications;(4) provide for liberal contact between the deploying parent and the child during the time the deploying parent is on leave or otherwise available, unless contrary to the best interest of the child;(5) provide for reasonable contact between the deploying parent and the child after return from deployment until the temporary order is terminated, even if the time of contact exceeds the time the deploying parent spent with the child before entry of the temporary order; and(6) provide that the order will terminate pursuant to sections 43-4624 to 43-4627 after the deploying parent returns from deployment.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 21.
NE Code § 43-4622 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4622 - Order for child support.

43-4622.  Order for child support.If a court has issued an order granting caretaking authority under sections 43-4613 to 43-4623, or an agreement granting caretaking authority has been executed under sections 43-4608 to 43-4612, the court may enter a temporary order for child support consistent with law of this state other than the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act if the court has jurisdiction under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 22. Cross References  Uniform Interstate Family Support Act, see section 42-701.
NE Code § 43-4623 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4623 - Modifying or terminating grant of custodial responsibility to nonparent.

43-4623.  Modifying or terminating grant of custodial responsibility to nonparent.(a) Except for an order under section 43-4617, except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, and consistent with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. appendix sections 521 and 522, as the act exists on January 1, 2015, on motion of a deploying or other parent or any nonparent to whom caretaking authority, decisionmaking authority, or limited contact has been granted, the court may modify or terminate the grant if the modification or termination is consistent with sections 43-4613 to 43-4623 and it is in the best interest of the child. A modification is temporary and terminates pursuant to sections 43-4624 to 43-4627 after the deploying parent returns from deployment, unless the grant has been terminated before that time by court order.(b) On motion of a deploying parent, the court shall terminate a grant of limited contact.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 23.
NE Code § 43-4624 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4624 - Procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by agreement.

43-4624.  Procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by agreement.(a) At any time after return from deployment, a temporary agreement granting custodial responsibility under sections 43-4608 to 43-4612 may be terminated by an agreement to terminate signed by the deploying parent and the other parent.(b) A temporary agreement under sections 43-4608 to 43-4612 granting custodial responsibility terminates:(1) if an agreement to terminate under subsection (a) of this section specifies a date for termination, on that date; or(2) if the agreement to terminate does not specify a date, on the date the agreement to terminate is signed by the deploying parent and the other parent.(c) In the absence of an agreement under subsection (a) of this section to terminate, a temporary agreement granting custodial responsibility terminates under sections 43-4608 to 43-4612 sixty days after the deploying parent gives notice to the other parent that the deploying parent has returned from deployment.(d) If a temporary agreement granting custodial responsibility was filed with a court pursuant to section 43-4612, an agreement to terminate the temporary agreement also must be filed with that court within a reasonable time after the signing of the agreement. The case number and heading of the case concerning custodial responsibility or child support must be provided to the court with the agreement to terminate.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 24.
NE Code § 43-4625 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4625 - Consent procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by court order.

43-4625.  Consent procedure for terminating temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by court order.At any time after a deploying parent returns from deployment, the deploying parent and the other parent may file with the court an agreement to terminate a temporary order for custodial responsibility issued under sections 43-4613 to 43-4623. After an agreement has been filed, the court shall issue an order terminating the temporary order effective on the date specified in the agreement. If a date is not specified, the order is effective immediately.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 25.
NE Code § 43-4626 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4626 - Visitation before termination of temporary grant of custodial responsibility.

43-4626.  Visitation before termination of temporary grant of custodial responsibility.After a deploying parent returns from deployment until a temporary agreement or order for custodial responsibility established under sections 43-4608 to 43-4612 or 43-4613 to 43-4623 is terminated, the court shall issue a temporary order granting the deploying parent reasonable contact with the child unless it is contrary to the best interest of the child, even if the time of contact exceeds the time the deploying parent spent with the child before deployment.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 26.
NE Code § 43-4627 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4627 - Termination by operation of law of temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by court order.

43-4627.  Termination by operation of law of temporary grant of custodial responsibility established by court order.(a) If an agreement between the parties to terminate a temporary order for custodial responsibility under sections 43-4613 to 43-4623 has not been filed, the order terminates sixty days after the deploying parent gives notice to the other parent and any nonparent granted custodial responsibility that the deploying parent has returned from deployment.(b) A proceeding seeking to prevent termination of a temporary order for custodial responsibility is governed by law of this state other than the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 27.
NE Code § 43-4628 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4628 - Uniformity of application and construction.

43-4628.  Uniformity of application and construction.In applying and construing the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 28.
NE Code § 43-4629 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4629 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

43-4629.  Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.The Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act modifies, limits, or supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. 7003(b).Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 29.
NE Code § 43-4630 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4630 - Savings clause.

43-4630.  Savings clause.The Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act does not affect the validity of a temporary court order concerning custodial responsibility during deployment which was entered before January 1, 2016.Source Laws 2015, LB219, § 30.
NE Code § 43-4701 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4701 - Act, how cited.

43-4701.  Act, how cited.Sections 43-4701 to 43-4716 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Strengthening Families Act.Source  Laws 2016, LB746, § 1;  Laws 2017, LB225, § 8;  Laws 2019, LB600, § 16.
NE Code § 43-4702 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4702 - Legislative findings and intent.

43-4702.  Legislative findings and intent.The Legislature finds that every day a parent makes important decisions about his or her child’s participation in activities and that a caregiver for a child in out-of-home care is faced with making the same decisions for a child in his or her care.The Legislature also finds that, when a caregiver makes decisions, he or she must consider applicable laws, rules, and regulations to safeguard the health and safety of a child in out-of-home care and that those laws, rules, and regulations have commonly been interpreted to prohibit children in out-of-home care from participating in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities.The Legislature further finds that participation in these types of activities is important to a child’s well-being, not only emotionally, but in developing valuable life skills.It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize the importance of parental rights and the different rights that exist dependent on a variety of factors, including the age and maturity of the child, the status of the case, and the child’s placement.It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize the importance of race, culture, and identity for children in out-of-home care.It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize the importance of making every effort to normalize the lives of children in out-of-home care and to empower a caregiver to approve or disapprove a child’s participation in activities based on the caregiver’s own assessment using a reasonable and prudent parent standard.It is the intent of the Legislature to implement the federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, Public Law 113-183, as such act existed on January 1, 2016.Source  Laws 2016, LB746, § 2;  Laws 2017, LB225, § 9.
NE Code § 43-4703 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4703 - Terms, defined.

43-4703.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the Nebraska Strengthening Families Act:(1) Age or developmentally appropriate means activities or items that are generally accepted as suitable for a child of the same chronological age or level of maturity or that are determined to be developmentally appropriate for a child, based on the development of cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral capacities that are typical for an age or age group and, in the case of a specific child, activities or items that are suitable for the child based on the developmental stages attained by the child with respect to the cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral capacities of the child;(2) Caregiver means a foster parent with whom a child in foster care has been placed or a designated official for a child-care institution in which a child in foster care has been placed;(3) Child-care institution has the definition found in 42 U.S.C. 672(c), as such section existed on January 1, 2016, and also includes the definition of residential child-caring agency as found in section 71-1926;(4) Department means the Department of Health and Human Services;(5) Foster family home has the definition found in 42 U.S.C. 672(c), as such section existed on January 1, 2017, and also includes the definition as found in section 71-1901;(6) Probation means the Office of Probation Administration; and(7) Reasonable and prudent parent standard means the standard characterized by careful and sensible parental decisions that maintain the health, safety, and best interest of a child while at the same time encouraging the emotional and developmental growth of the child that a caregiver shall use when determining whether to allow a child in foster care under the responsibility of the state to participate in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities.Source  Laws 2016, LB746, § 3;  Laws 2017, LB225, § 10.
NE Code § 43-4704 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4704 - Rights of child; requirements for a driver's license.

43-4704.  Rights of child; requirements for a driver's license.(1) Every child placed by the department in a foster family home or child-care institution shall be entitled to access to reasonable opportunities to participate in age or developmentally appropriate extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities.(2) A child in foster care shall not be required, by virtue of his or her status as a child in foster care, to meet any more requirements for a driver's license under the Motor Vehicle Operator's License Act than any other child applying for the same license.Source  Laws 2016, LB746, § 4;  Laws 2017, LB225, § 11;  Laws 2020, LB219, § 2.
NE Code § 43-4705 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 43 - Infants and Juveniles|43-4705 - Caregiver; use reasonable and prudent parent standard; considerations.

43-4705.  Caregiver; use reasonable and prudent parent standard; considerations.Each caregiver shall use the reasonable and prudent parent standard in determining whether to give permission for a child to participate in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities. When using the reasonable and prudent parent standard, the caregiver shall consider:(1) The child’s goals and input;(2) To the extent possible, the input of the parent of the child;(3) The child’s age, maturity, and developmental level to maintain the overall health and safety of the child;(4) The potential risk factors and the appropriateness of the extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, or social activity;(5) The best interests of the child, based on information known by the caregiver;(6) The importance of encouraging the child’s emotional and developmental growth;(7) The importance of providing the child with the most family-like living experience possible;(8) The behavioral history of the child and the child’s ability to safely participate in the proposed activity;(9) The child’s personal and cultural identity; and(10) The individualized needs of the child.Source Laws 2016, LB746, § 5.