§ 2303 — Jurisdiction and venue

Delaware § 2303

• Jurisdiction: Delaware
• Title: 13
• Ch. 23: GUARDIANSHIP OF A CHILD
• Subch.: Definitions and Jurisdiction

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(a) The Family Court shall have jurisdiction of proceedings under this chapter to grant, modify and/or terminate guardianship.

(b) A petition for guardianship under this chapter may be filed in the Family Court of any of the following counties:

(1) The county in which at least 1 parent resides;

(2) The county in which the organization having legal or physical care, custody or control of the child is located; or

(3) The county in which the child is located.

Legislative History

73 Del. Laws, c. 150, § 1