Delaware Statutes

§ 5902 — Requirements for minor’s petition

Delaware § 5902
JurisdictionDelaware
Title10
PartSpecial Proceedings
Ch. 59CHANGE OF NAME

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Del. Code tit. 10, § 5902 (2026).

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If the name sought to be changed under this chapter is that of a minor, the petition shall be signed by at least 1 of the minor’s parents, if there is a parent living, or if both parents are dead, by the legal guardian of such minor. When the minor is over the age of 14, the petition shall also be signed by the minor.

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Legislative History

27 Del. Laws, c. 264, § 2 ; Code 1915, § 4658; Code 1935, § 5116; 10 Del. C. 1953, § 5902

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