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2019 Delaware Code
Title 13 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 23. Guardianship of a Child
Subchapter V Permanent Guardianships for Children
§ 2351 Eligibility to serve as permanent guardian; eligibility to petition for permanent guardianship.
Universal Citation: 13 DE Code § 2351 (2019)
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.
73 Del. Laws, c. 150, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 360, § 6; 79 Del. Laws, c. 246, § 1.
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