§ 2406. Confidentiality of proceedings.
§ 2406. Confidentiality of proceedings. All proceedings under this chapter and all records of such proceedings shall be held before the Court privately, except for reasons found sufficient to the Court, a hearing in any particular case may be made open to the public. 77 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 9;
§ 2407. Appeals.
§ 2407. Appeals. Appeal from any order or decree entered under this chapter shall lie to the state Supreme Court. No appeal shall lie from any order or decree under this chapter unless taken within 30 days from the date of such order or decree. 77 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 9;
§ 2404. Hearing procedure and notice requirements.
§ 2404. Hearing procedure and notice requirements. (a) When a petition is filed under this chapter, the Court shall set a date for a hearing on the petition, and shall cause notice of time, place and purpose of the hearing to be served as required in this section. (b) Notice of the time, place and […]
§ 2405. Sanctions.
§ 2405. Sanctions. The Court may impose such sanctions or remedies as the Court deems just and proper to ensure compliance with orders entered pursuant to this chapter, including but not limited to: (1) Extra visitation or contact with the child when it is in the child’s best interest to do so; (2) The payment […]
§ 2401. Intent and purpose.
§ 2401. Intent and purpose. (a) The General Assembly hereby declares that there is a need for a clear statutory framework for the proper procedures and requirements for visitation between children and persons other than their parents. The General Assembly further declares that, with the exception of Department of Services for Children, Youth and their […]
§ 2402. Definitions.
§ 2402. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context indicates differently: (1) “Abuse” or “abused child” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10. (2) “Adult” is as defined in § 901 of Title 10. (3) “Best interests” is determined in accordance with § 722 of this title. (4) “Child” is […]
§ 2403. Jurisdiction and venue.
§ 2403. Jurisdiction and venue. (a) The Family Court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter to grant, modify and/or terminate third-party visitation orders. (b) A petition for third-party visitation under this chapter may be filed in the Family Court of any of the following counties: (1) The county in which the organization or […]