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2025 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.
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§ 2351. Eligibility to serve as permanent guardian; eligibility to petition for permanent guardianship.
A relative, foster parent, guardian, or an individual with whom a child in DSCYF custody is placed may serve as permanent guardian of a child and may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order regarding a child. DSCYF, the child attorney, a licensed agency or guardian ad litem may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order so long as the proposed permanent guardian consents 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; 84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 1; 84 Del. Laws, c. 128, § 14;
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