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2018 Delaware Code
Title 13 - Domestic Relations
CHAPTER 23. GUARDIANSHIP OF A CHILD
Subchapter I Definitions and Jurisdiction
§ 2303. Jurisdiction and venue.
Universal Citation: 13 DE Code § 2303 (2018)
(a) The Family Court shall have jurisdiction of proceedings under this chapter to grant, modify and/or terminate guardianship.
(b) A petition for guardianship under this chapter may be filed in the Family Court of any of the following counties:
(1) The county in which at least 1 parent resides;
(2) The county in which the organization having legal or physical care, custody or control of the child is located; or
(3) The county in which the child is located.
73 Del. Laws, c. 150, ยง 1.
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