Delaware Statutes
§ 2320 — Persons eligible to petition for guardianship
Delaware·Title 13·Ch. 23 GUARDIANSHIP OF A CHILD·Subch. General Procedures for Appointment of Guardians
Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, any adult person or persons may petition the Family Court for a guardianship order regarding a child who is not the adult person’s or persons’ child. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, DSCYF, the Division, a licensed agency, the child’s attorney, the guardian ad litem or a hospital that has an interest in the health, education or welfare of a child or children may petition the Family Court for a guardianship order so long as the proposed guardian or guardians consent to the appointment.
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Legislative History
73 Del. Laws, c. 150, § 1 ; 70 Del Laws, c. 186,, § 1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 360, § 1 ; 79 Del. Laws, c. 246, § 1 ; 84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 1 ; 84 Del. Laws, c. 128, § 2
Nearby Sections
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§ 2301
Intent and purpose§ 2302
Definitions§ 2303
Jurisdiction and venue§ 2321
Consent by parent§ 2322
Contents of petition§ 2324
Social study and report§ 2326
Decision within 45 days§ 2328
Appeals§ 2333
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