Change provisions relating to interventions in paternity proceedings

LB 412 amends Nebraska law to clarify how biological fathers can intervene in paternity cases when juvenile court already has jurisdiction over a child. It allows a person claiming to be the biological father to file a complaint with an affidavit (no filing fee required) to seek paternity establishment, after which the court may order genetic testing at the court's discretion. The bill redefines "child" as any person under 18, regardless of birth status, and specifies factors courts must consider when evaluating such interventions, such as the child's age and potential benefits or harm. This directly affects biological fathers seeking to establish paternity and juvenile courts handling child-related cases. The bill repeals prior sections to harmonize these provisions.