Delaware Statutes
§ 8-602 — Standing to maintain proceeding
Delaware § 8-602
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Bluebook
Del. Code tit. 13, § 8-602 (2026).
Text
Subject to subchapter III of this chapter and §§ 8-607 and 8-609 of this title, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be maintained by:
(1)The child;
(2)The mother of the child;
(3)A man whose paternity of the child is to be adjudicated;
(4)The support-enforcement agency;
(5)An authorized adoption agency or licensed child-placing agency; or
(6)A representative authorized by law to act for an individual who would otherwise be entitled to maintain a proceeding but who is deceased, incapacitated, or a minor.
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Legislative History
74 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1
Nearby Sections
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§ 8-101
Short Title§ 8-102
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Court of this State§ 8-105
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Determination of maternity§ 8-301
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Bluebook (online)
Delaware § 8-602, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/de/13/8-602.