Delaware § 2351 Eligibility to serve as permanent guardian; eligibility to petition for permanent guardianship

Delaware Statutes

§ 2351 — Eligibility to serve as permanent guardian; eligibility to petition for permanent guardianship

Delaware § 2351

Title13

Ch. 23GUARDIANSHIP OF A CHILD

Subch.Permanent Guardianships for Children

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Bluebook

Del. Code tit. 13, § 2351 (2026).

Text

A relative, foster parent, guardian, or an individual with whom a child in DSCYF custody is placed may serve as permanent guardian of a child and may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order regarding a child. DSCYF, the child attorney, a licensed agency or guardian ad litem may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order so long as the proposed permanent guardian consents to the appointment.

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A relative, foster parent, guardian, or an individual with whom a child in DSCYF custody is placed may serve as permanent guardian of a child and may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order regarding a child. DSCYF, the child attorney, a licensed agency or guardian ad litem may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order so long as the proposed permanent guardian consents to the appointment.

Legislative History

73 Del. Laws, c. 150, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 73 Del. Laws, c. 360, § 6 ; 79 Del. Laws, c. 246, § 1 ; 84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 1 ; 84 Del. Laws, c. 128, § 14