Del. Code tit. 13 § 2351

Current through 2024 Legislative Session Act Chapter 494

Section 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.

13 Del. C. § 2351

Amended by Laws 2023 , ch. 128, s 14, eff. 1/27/2024.

Amended by Laws 2013 , ch. 246, s 1, eff. 6/10/2014.

73 Del. Laws, c. 150, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 360, § 6.;