§ 1110. Appeals.
§ 1110. Appeals. Each party may, at any time within 30 days after the issuance of the written order, take an appeal therefrom to the Supreme Court. 48 Del. Laws, c. 135, § 8; 13 Del. C. 1953, § 1109; 50 Del. Laws, c. 17, § 1; 68 Del. Laws, c. 276, § 1; 83 […]
§ 1111. Court costs.
§ 1111. Court costs. Except as provided under § 1107A of this title, the petitioner shall pay all court costs, including costs for giving notice and advertising. As used in this section, “court costs” does not include the respondent’s attorney fees. 13 Del. C. 1953, § 1110; 50 Del. Laws, c. 17, § 1; 68 […]
§ 1112. Confidential nature of records.
§ 1112. Confidential nature of records. (a) (1) Each court record and docket relating to a proceeding under this chapter is confidential. (2) The Clerk of the Court shall keep in a sealed container each court record and docket relating to a proceeding under this chapter. (3) A court record or docket relating to a […]
§ 1113. Effect of termination of parental rights.
§ 1113. Effect of termination of parental rights. (a) Upon the issuance of an order terminating the existing parental rights and transferring the parental rights to another person or organization, all of the rights, duties, privileges, and obligations recognized by law between the person whose parental rights are terminated and the child forever thereafter cease […]
§ 1114. Placement for adoption and post-termination placement order.
§ 1114. Placement for adoption and post-termination placement order. If the Court issues an order terminating existing parental rights and transferring them to DSCYF or a licensed agency, all of the following must occur: (1) The agency shall attempt to promptly place the child for adoption. (2) Every 6 months after the Court issues the […]
§ 1115. Interpretation.
§ 1115. Interpretation. This chapter is intended to promote without undue delay the paramount objective of advancing the best interest of the child, and a question of interpretation must be construed liberally to achieve this legislative intent. 59 Del. Laws, c. 466, § 23; 62 Del. Laws, c. 420, § 11; 68 Del. Laws, c. […]
§ 1116. Reinstatement of parental rights.
§ 1116. Reinstatement of parental rights. (a) A petition for reinstatement of parental rights may be filed in Court on behalf of a child if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The child is at least 14 years old when the petition is filed. (2) Parental rights in the child are vested in […]
§ 1105. Contents of petition.
§ 1105. Contents of petition. (a) A petition for the termination of parental rights must state all of the following: (1) The petitioner’s name and address. (2) The child’s name, date of birth, and place of birth. (3) The petitioner’s relationship to the child or the fact that no relationship exists. (4) The name and […]
§ 1106. Consent requirements.
§ 1106. Consent requirements. (a) In a proceeding under § 1103(a)(1) of this title, consent is required from all of the following: (1) The mother, father, and, if applicable, presumed father of the child. a. An admission of paternity is not required for an alleged father’s or presumed father’s consent. If the alleged father or […]
§ 1106A. Contents of consent to terminate and transfer parental rights.
§ 1106A. Contents of consent to terminate and transfer parental rights. (a) A consent to terminate and transfer parental rights must contain all of the following: (1) The date, place, and time of the execution of the consent. (2) The name, date of birth, and current mailing address of the individual executing the consent. (3) […]