Del. Code 13, § 2351 : Domestic Relations — Guardianship Of A Child — Permanent Guardianships For Children — Eligibility to serve as permanent guardian; eligibility to petition for permanent guardianship

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Current through 2016 Legislative Session, Act 399

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.

Del. C. § 2351
Amended by Laws 2013, ch. 246,s 1, eff. 6/10/2014.
73 Del. Laws, c. 150, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 360, § 6.;
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