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

A relative, foster parent, or guardian may serve as permanent guardian of a child and may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order regarding a child not his, hers or theirs. DSCYF, the Division, a licensed agency or guardian ad litem may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order so long as the proposed permanent guardian or guardians consent to the appointment.

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