2012 Delaware Code
Title 13 - Domestic Relations
CHAPTER 24. THIRD PARTY VISITATION
Subchapter II. Third-Party Visitation Proceedings
§ 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 parent:

a. The parent consents to the third-party visitation;

b. The child is dependent, neglected or abused in the parent's care;

c. The parent is deceased; or

d. The parent objects to the visitation; however, the petitioner has demonstrated, by clear and convincing evidence, that the objection is unreasonable; and has demonstrated, by a preponderance of evidence, that the visitation will not substantially interfere with the parent/child relationship.

(b) Prior to granting an order for third-party visitation between children, the Court shall find after a hearing on the merits, or accept the agreement of the parties, that the visitation is in the best interests of all children subject to the petition.

77 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 9; 77 Del. Laws, c. 337, §§ 6, 7.;