Nebraska § 42-402 - Children; when deemed legitimate.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 42-402 — Children; when deemed legitimate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-402. Children; when deemed legitimate.
Whenever any man and woman, either of whom is whole or in part of Indian blood, shall have cohabited together as husband and wife according to the customs and manners of Indian life, the issue of such cohabitation shall be taken and deemed to be the legitimate issue of such persons so living together, notwithstanding the fact that the father and mother may have been divorced or separated according to Indian customs, or otherwise, and married to other persons, according to Indian custom, or otherwise.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 42-402
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 42-402 cover?
Section 42-402 ("Children; when deemed legitimate.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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