What 2026 Nebraska Family Law Bills Should Parents Know About?

Nebraska’s 2026 legislative session includes several family-law proposals that could affect everyday decisions for parents and families. Four bills in particular are worth watching: LB1242 (child support starting as early as the month of conception), LB1139 (clearer rules for child and spousal support liens that can impact home sales and refinancing), LB739 (shortening name-change publication to two weeks for everyone), and LB908 (adding “credible research” on equal parental access into Nebraska’s best-interests analysis). None are law yet, but they’re a strong signal of where Nebraska family law may be headed—and what parents should be paying attention to right now.