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2025 Delaware Code
Title 13 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 7A. CHILD PROTECTION FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEX OFFENDERS ACT
Subchapter I. Child Protection From Domestic Violence Act
§ 704A. Fleeing from domestic violence.
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§ 704A. Fleeing from domestic violence.
For purposes of this title, it shall not be considered evidence of abandonment in any child custody or visitation proceeding if a parent flees from domestic violence and temporarily leaves the child behind, as long as that child is not left in immediate danger of serious physical injury.
69 Del. Laws, c. 309, § 4; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 76 Del. Laws, c. 174, § 3;
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