In Re Adoption of Krystal P.

This is an appeal from the order of the district court for Gage County affirming the county court’s ruling that the relinquishments and consents to adoption executed by Kimberly T. and John R were valid and that no written consent by the Nebraska Department of Social Services (Department), the legal guardian of the children, was necessary prior to the filing of petitions for adoption.

SCOPE OF REVIEW

Whether a question is raised by the parties concerning jurisdiction of a lower court or tribunal, it is not only within the power, but it is the duty of the appellate court to determine whether…