Minors – Age of Majority – Nebraska

Persons declared minors; marriage, effect.
All persons under nineteen years of age are declared to be minors, but in case any person marries under the age of nineteen years, his or her minority ends.

Chapter 43, Article 21, §43-2101

Age of Majority
19 (§43-2101)

Emancipation
Marriage (§43-2101); common law (209 Neb. 94(1981))

Contracts
Common law applies

Ability to Sue
Except as provided in Probate Code, actions by infant shall be commenced by guardian or next friend. (§25-307)

Consent to Medical Treatment
Emancipated minors (including those attending college away from home); minors may consent to drug/alcohol treatment and contraceptive services