How old do you have to be to adopt in nebraska?

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i was wondering how old do you have to be to be able to adopt in nebraska?

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Who May Adopt
Citation: Rev. Stat. Â§ 43-101
Any adult person may adopt. A husband and wife must adopt jointly, unless the adoptive parent is a stepparent.

19 is considered an adult in Nebraska.

So the answer to your question is 19.

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