§ 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;
§ 2513. Termination, modification or rescission of DSCYF custody order.
§ 2513. Termination, modification or rescission of DSCYF custody order. (a) Termination. — Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, DSCYF custody of a child terminates: (1) Upon the child’s death; (2) Upon adoption of the child; (3) When the child reaches the age of majority; (4) Upon the granting of a guardianship petition pursuant […]
§ 2410. Persons eligible to petition for third-party visitation.
§ 2410. Persons eligible to petition for third-party visitation. (a) Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, any adult person or persons may file a petition for a third-party visitation order regarding a child not his, hers, or theirs against the child’s guardians, parents, or DSCYF, provided that the adult person or persons can establish that […]
§ 2411. Contents of third-party visitation petition.
§ 2411. Contents of third-party visitation petition. Every petition for third-party visitation with a child filed under this chapter shall be verified and contain: (1) Name and place of residence of the petitioner or petitioners; (2) Name, sex, and date of birth of the child; (3) A statement regarding the eligibility requirements set forth in […]
§ 2412. Grounds for persons obtaining third-party visitation with a child.
§ 2412. Grounds for persons obtaining third-party visitation with a child. (a) Prior to granting a third-party visitation order the Court shall, find after a hearing on the merits, or accept the agreement of the parties that: (1) Third-party visitation is in the child’s best interests; and, (2) One of the following as to each […]
§ 2413. Modification of orders granting third-party visitation.
§ 2413. Modification of orders granting third-party visitation. An order granting third-party visitation may be modified at any time if the best interests of any child subject to the order would be served by modification. 77 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 9;
§ 2501. Intent and purpose.
§ 2501. 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 when the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families [DSCYF] is granted custody of a dependent, neglected or abused child. (b) This chapter shall be […]
§ 2502. Definitions.
§ 2502. 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) “Caregiver” means […]
§ 2503. Jurisdiction and venue.
§ 2503. Jurisdiction and venue. (a) The Family Court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter to grant, modify and/or terminate DSCYF custody orders. (b) A petition for DSCYF custody under this chapter may be filed in the Family Court of any of the following counties: (1) The county in which the organization or […]
§ 2504. Hearing procedure and notice requirements.
§ 2504. 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 […]