In Re Adoption of Jaden M.

Under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 43-104.02 and 43-104.05 (Reissue 2004) (biological father registry statutes), a putative father who intends to claim paternity and obtain custody of a child born out of wedlock must file notice with the biological father registry and adjudicate his claim within 30 days. The issue is whether a father who has previously been determined in a paternity action to be the biological father is required to comply with the registry statutes to preserve his rights in a subsequent adoption proceeding.

After Brian H. filed a paternity action in district court, the court determined…