2017 Delaware Code
Title 13 - Domestic Relations
CHAPTER 23. GUARDIANSHIP OF A CHILD
Subchapter II General Procedures for Appointment of Guardians
§ 2325. Hearing procedure and notice requirements.
(a) When a guardianship petition is filed, the petition shall be served upon the parent or parents, person or persons or organization holding parental rights at the respondent's last known address.
(b) If the Court shall find that personal service within the State cannot be accomplished upon the parent or parents, person or persons, or organization holding parental rights, the petitioner shall cause notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the respondent is most likely to be residing.
(c) Personal service at any time prior to the hearing shall be sufficient to give jurisdiction.
(d) Notice provided pursuant to this section shall constitute conclusive evidence of service and a hearing will then proceed at the time and date set, with or without the appearance of the parent or parents, person or persons, or organization so notified.
73 Del. Laws, c. 150, § 1; 76 Del. Laws, c. 95, §§ 1-3; 79 Del. Laws, c. 246, § 1.;
