There is a newer version
of
this Section
2022 Delaware Code
Title 13 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 11. TERMINATION AND TRANSFER OF PARENTAL RIGHTS IN ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS
§ 1102. Jurisdiction and venue.
Universal Citation: 13 DE Code § 1102 (2022)
§ 1102. Jurisdiction and venue.
(a) The Court has exclusive jurisdiction of proceedings under this chapter to terminate parental rights.
(b) A petition for termination of parental rights may be filed in the Court of any of the following counties:
(1) The county in which a parent resides.
(2) The county in which the organization having legal or physical care, custody, or control of the child is located.
(3) The county in which the child resides.
(c) If the Court assumes jurisdiction under this chapter, it is deemed to have retained jurisdiction under Chapter 9 of this title relating to adoption.
48 Del. Laws, c. 135, §§ 2, 5; 13 Del. C. 1953, § 1102; 50 Del. Laws, c. 17, § 1; 57 Del. Laws, c. 363, § 9; 57 Del. Laws, c. 402, § 2; 62 Del. Laws, c. 402, § 3; 68 Del. Laws, c. 276, § 1; 83 Del. Laws, c. 226, § 2;
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Delaware may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
