Delaware § 2513 Termination, modification or rescission of DSCYF custody order

Delaware Statutes

§ 2513 — Termination, modification or rescission of DSCYF custody order

Delaware § 2513

Title13

Ch. 25DSCYF CUSTODY

Subch.Custody Proceedings

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Del. Code tit. 13, § 2513 (2026).

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(a)Termination. —Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, DSCYF custody of a child terminates:

(1)Upon the child’s death;

(2)Upon adoption of the child;

(3)When the child reaches the age of majority;

(4)Upon the granting of a guardianship petition pursuant to Chapter 23 of this title; or

(5)As otherwise ordered by the Court.

(b)Modification. —Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, a DSCYF custody order may be modified at any time. In making a determination to modify the order the Court shall apply the best interests of the child standard and Chapter 7A and § 728(d)-

(f)of this title, if applicable.

(c)Rescission. —Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, DSCYF custody may be rescinded upon a judicial determination that the child is no longer dependent, negle

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(a)Termination. —Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, DSCYF custody of a child terminates:

(1) Upon the child’s death;

(2) Upon adoption of the child;

(3) When the child reaches the age of majority;

(4) Upon the granting of a guardianship petition pursuant to Chapter 23 of this title; or

(5) As otherwise ordered by the Court.

(b)Modification. —Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, a DSCYF custody order may be modified at any time. In making a determination to modify the order the Court shall apply the best interests of the child standard and Chapter 7A and § 728(d)-(f) of this title, if applicable.

(c)Rescission. —Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, DSCYF custody may be rescinded upon a judicial determination that the child is no longer dependent, neglected or abused in the parent’s care. The Court may rescind custody to the original custodial arrangement between the parents or an alternative custodial arrangement as determined by the Court to be in the child’s best interests.