2025 Delaware Code
Title 13 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 9. ADOPTION
Subchapter II. Persons 18 Years of Age or Over
§ 952. Contents of petition.

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13 DE Code § 952 (2025)
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§ 952. Contents of petition.

The petition shall state the name, sex and date of birth of the person or persons whose adoption is sought and that the petitioner or petitioners desire to adopt such person or persons. The petition shall be signed by the petitioner or petitioners.

27 Del. Laws, c. 263, §§ 1-3;  Code 1915, § 3067;  Code 1935, § 3553;  13 Del. C. 1953, § 952; 
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