Delaware Statutes

§ 8-405 — Termination of parental rights; child at least 1 year of age

Delaware § 8-405
JurisdictionDelaware
Title13
Ch. 8UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT
Subch.Registry of Paternity

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Del. Code tit. 13, § 8-405 (2026).

Text

(a)If a child has attained 1 year of age, notice of a proceeding for adoption of, or termination of parental rights regarding the child must be given to every alleged father of the child, whether or not he has registered with the Office of Vital Statistics.
(b)Notice must be given in a manner prescribed for service of process in a civil action.

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Legislative History

74 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 1 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1

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