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13 DE Code § 6-901. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 6. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|Subchapter IX. Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 6-901. Uniformity of application and construction.

§ 6-901. Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. 69 Del. Laws, c. 238, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 64, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 60, §  9;
13 DE Code § 6-902. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 6. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|Subchapter IX. Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 6-902. Severability clause.

§ 6-902. Severability clause. If any provision of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable. 75 Del. Laws, c. 64, §  1;
13 DE Code § 6-903. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 6. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|Subchapter IX. Miscellaneous Provisions|§ 6-903. Transitional provision.

§ 6-903. Transitional provision. This chapter applies to proceedings begun on or after July 1, 2015, to establish a support order or determine parentage of a child or to register, recognize, enforce, or modify a prior support order, determination, or agreement, whenever issued or entered. Any determination of support or nonsupport made under the law of this State prior to July 1, 2015, remains in force and effect. 75 Del. Laws, c. 64, §  1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 60, §  9;
13 DE Code § 701. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 701. Rights and responsibilities of parents; guardian appointment.

§ 701. Rights and responsibilities of parents; guardian appointment. (a) The father and mother are the joint natural guardians of their minor child and are equally charged with the child's support, care, nurture, welfare and education. Each has equal powers and duties with respect to such child, and neither has any right, or presumption of right or fitness, superior to the right of the other concerning such child's custody or any other matter affecting the child. If either parent should die, or abandon his or her family, or is incapable, for any reason, to act as guardian of such child, then, the custody of such child devolves upon the other parent. Where the parents live apart, the Court may award the custody of their minor child to either of them and neither shall benefit from any presumption of being better suited for such award. (b) This section shall not affect the laws of this State relative to the appointment of a guardian of the property of a minor, or the appointment of a third person as a guardian of the person of the minor where the parents are unsuitable or where the child's interests would be adversely affected by remaining under the natural guardianship of his or her parents or parent. (c) [Repealed.] 35 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  1;  Code 1935, §  3576;  13 Del. C. 1953, §  701;  59 Del. Laws, c. 569, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 451, §§  2, 3;  77 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  12;
13 DE Code § 703. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 703. Services and earnings of minor child.

§ 703. Services and earnings of minor child. The father and mother of a minor child are equally entitled to its services and earnings, and if 1 of the parents is dead or has abandoned the child or has been deprived of its custody by court decree the other parent shall be entitled to such services and earnings. 35 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  2;  Code 1935, §  3577;  13 Del. C. 1953, §  703;
13 DE Code § 704. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 704. Action for loss of wages or services of minor child.

§ 704. Action for loss of wages or services of minor child. The parents jointly may maintain an action for loss of wages or services of the minor child when such loss is occasioned by injury wrongfully or negligently inflicted upon the child. If either the father or mother is dead or has abandoned the child or has been deprived of its custody by court decree or refuses to sue, the other parent may sue alone. Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to supersede, limit, modify or affect the workers' compensation laws of this State. 35 Del. Laws, c. 191, §  3;  Code 1935, §  3578;  13 Del. C. 1953, §  704;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
13 DE Code § 709. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter I. General Provisions|§ 709. Consent of a minor to donate blood voluntarily without the necessity of obtaining parental permission or authorization.

§ 709. Consent of a minor to donate blood voluntarily without the necessity of obtaining parental permission or authorization. (a) Anything otherwise provided in the law to the contrary notwithstanding, any person over 17 years old shall be eligible to donate blood in any voluntary and noncompensatory blood program without parental permission or authorization. (b) The consent given by a minor under this section shall, notwithstanding his or her minority, be valid and legally effective for all purposes and shall be binding upon such minor, his or her parents, legal guardians, spouse, heirs, executors and administrators as effectively as if such minor were 18 years of age or over at the time of giving such consent. A minor giving such consent shall be deemed to have the same legal capacity to act and the same legal obligations with regard to giving such consent as if such minor were 18 years of age or over. Consent so given shall not be subject to later disaffirmance by reason of such minority and the consent of no other person or court shall be necessary for performance of the lawful procedures required to be performed in order to receive such donation. (c) Such consent so given by a minor as described above shall be interpreted as a contract permitting penetration of tissue which is necessary to accomplish such donation. 13 Del. C. 1953, §  710;  57 Del. Laws, c. 464;  63 Del. Laws, c. 208, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
13 DE Code § 721. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings|§ 721. Commencement of proceedings; venue; notice; pleadings; attorney for child; removal from jurisdiction; considerations.

§ 721. Commencement of proceedings; venue; notice; pleadings; attorney for child; removal from jurisdiction; considerations. (a) A child custody proceeding is commenced in the Family Court of the State, or as otherwise provided by law, by a parent filing a petition seeking custody of the child in the county where the child is permanently a resident or where he or she is found. (b) Notice of a child custody proceeding shall be given to the child's parent, guardian and custodian, who may appear and be heard and may file a responsive pleading. The Court may, upon a showing of good cause, permit the intervention of other interested parties. (c) The Court may, in the interest of the child, appoint an attorney to represent the child in the proceedings. A fee for an attorney so appointed shall be allowed as part of the costs of the proceeding. (d) Upon the filing of a petition for custody or visitation, a preliminary injunction shall be issued against both parties to the action, enjoining them from removing any natural or adopted child of the parties then residing in Delaware from the jurisdiction of this Court without the prior written consent of the parties or the permission of the Court. The preliminary injunction shall be effective against the petitioner upon the filing of the petition for custody or visitation and upon the respondent upon service of a copy of the petition. (e) A custody proceeding between parents shall be determined in accordance with §§ 722, 729 and Chapter 7A of this title, whichever shall apply. 59 Del. Laws, c. 569, §  4;  66 Del. Laws, c. 312, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 236, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 309, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  4;
13 DE Code § 722. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings|§ 722. Best interests of child.

§ 722. Best interests of child. (a) The Court shall determine the legal custody and residential arrangements for a child in accordance with the best interests of the child. In determining the best interests of the child, the Court shall consider all relevant factors including:  (1) The wishes of the child's parent or parents as to his or her custody and residential arrangements; (2) The wishes of the child as to his or her custodian or custodians and residential arrangements; (3) The interaction and interrelationship of the child with his or her parents, grandparents, siblings, persons cohabiting in the relationship of husband and wife with a parent of the child, any other residents of the household or persons who may significantly affect the child's best interests; (4) The child's adjustment to his or her home, school and community; (5) The mental and physical health of all individuals involved; (6) Past and present compliance by both parents with their rights and responsibilities to their child under § 701 of this title; (7) Evidence of domestic violence as provided for in Chapter 7A of this title; and (8) The criminal history of any party or any other resident of the household including whether the criminal history contains pleas of guilty or no contest or a conviction of a criminal offense. (b) The Court shall not presume that a parent, because of his or her sex, is better qualified than the other parent to act as a joint or sole legal custodian for a child or as the child's primary residential parent, nor shall it consider conduct of a proposed sole or joint custodian or primary residential parent that does not affect his or her relationship with the child. 59 Del. Laws, c. 569, §  4;  67 Del. Laws, c. 236, §§  2, 3;  69 Del. Laws, c. 309, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  1;
13 DE Code § 723. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings|§ 723. Temporary orders.

§ 723. Temporary orders. (a) A party to a custody or visitation proceeding may move for a temporary custody or visitation order. An application for temporary custody or visitation shall be accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the factual basis for the motion or application with particularity. The Court may issue a temporary custody or visitation order without requiring notice to the other party and without a hearing only if it finds on the basis of the affidavit or other evidence that irreparable harm may result to the minor child if such an order is not issued without notice to the other interested parties or any opportunity by them to be heard. In the event such an order is entered, a copy of the order shall be served upon all other interested parties as soon as practicable and they shall have an opportunity to be heard in opposition to the application as soon as practicable. (b) If a custody and/or visitation proceeding commenced in the absence of a petition for divorce or annulment is dismissed, any temporary custody or visitation order shall be vacated. 59 Del. Laws, c. 569, §  4;  67 Del. Laws, c. 236, §  4;
13 DE Code § 726. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings|§ 726. Hearings.

§ 726. Hearings. (a) The Court without a jury shall determine questions of law and fact. All hearings and trials shall be conducted in private but the Court may admit any person who has a direct and legitimate interest in the particular case or a legitimate educational or research interest in the work of the Court. (b) If the Court finds it necessary to protect the child's welfare, that the record of any interview, report, investigation or testimony in a custody proceeding be kept secret, the Court shall make an appropriate order sealing the record. (c) The Court may tax as costs the payment of necessary travel and other expenses incurred by any person whose presence at the hearing the Court deems necessary to determine the best interests of the child. 59 Del. Laws, c. 569, §  4;
13 DE Code § 727. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings|§ 727. Custody.

§ 727. Custody. (a) Whether the parents have joint legal custody or 1 parent has sole legal custody of a child, each parent has the right to receive, on request, from the other parent, whenever practicable in advance, all material information concerning the child's progress in school, medical treatment, significant developments in the child's life, and school activities and conferences, special religious events and other activities in which parents may wish to participate and each parent and child has a right to reasonable access to the other by telephone or mail. The Court shall not restrict the rights of a child or a parent under this subsection unless it finds, after a hearing, that the exercise of such rights would endanger a child's physical health or significantly impair his or her emotional development. (b) Any custody order entered by the Court may include the following provisions:  (1) Granting temporary joint or sole custody for a period of time not to exceed 6 months in duration to give the parents the opportunity of demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Court their ability and willingness to cooperate with the custodial arrangement ordered. Following a timely review of this temporary order by the Court either at the end of this temporary period or sooner upon the application of any party to the proceeding, the Court shall have the authority to continue or modify the temporary order on a permanent basis. (2) Counseling of the parents, and their child if appropriate, by a public or private agency approved by the Court to help the parents develop the necessary skills to deal effectively with the major as well as daily decisions involving their child under the custodial arrangement ordered, to continue until such time as the Court is advised in writing by the agency that such counseling is no longer required. Counseling expenses may be assessed by the Court as a cost of the proceeding. (c) Any custody order entered by the Court shall include a contact schedule by the child with both parents which shall control absent parental modification by written agreement. (d) Any custody order entered when 1 or both parents is a member of the armed forces, including the National Guard, and is being deployed, shall be an interim order, modifiable upon the return of the Armed Forces member to the United States or termination of service. 67 Del. Laws, c. 236, §  5;  76 Del. Laws, c. 331, §  1;
13 DE Code § 729. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings|§ 729. Modification of prior orders.

§ 729. Modification of prior orders. (a) An order concerning visitation may be modified at any time if the best interests of the child would be served thereby in accordance with the standards set forth in § 728(a) of this title. (b) An order entered by the Court by consent of all parties, an interim order or a written agreement between the parties concerning the legal custody of a child or his or her residence may be modified at any time by the Court in accordance with the standards set forth in § 722 of this title. (c) An order entered by the Court after a full hearing on the merits concerning the legal custody of a child or his or her primary residence may be modified only as follows:  (1) If the application for modification is filed within 2 years after the Court's most recent order concerning these matters, the Court shall not modify its prior order unless it finds, after a hearing, that continuing enforcement of the prior order may endanger the child's physical health or significantly impair his or her emotional development. (2) If the application for modification is filed more than 2 years after the Court's most recent order concerning these matters, the Court may modify its prior order after considering:  a. Whether any harm is likely to be caused to the child by a modification of its prior order, and, if so, whether that harm is likely to be outweighed by the advantages, if any, to the child of such a modification; b. The compliance of each parent with prior orders of the Court concerning custody and visitation and compliance with his or her duties and responsibilities under § 727 of this title including whether either parent has been subjected to sanctions by the Court under § 728(b) of this title since the prior order was entered; and c. The factors set forth in § 722 of this title.59 Del. Laws, c. 569, §  4;  67 Del. Laws, c. 236, §  7;
13 DE Code § 730. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings|§ 730. Petition to modify custody.

§ 730. Petition to modify custody. A party seeking to modify a custody order shall file a verified petition setting forth facts supporting the requested modification. 59 Del. Laws, c. 569, §  4;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
13 DE Code § 731. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings|§ 731. Attorneys' fees.

§ 731. Attorneys' fees. The Court from time to time, after considering the legal and factual basis for the action, the results obtained, the financial resources of the parties, and such other factors as the Court deems just and equitable, may order a party to pay all or part of the cost to another party of maintaining or defending any proceedings under this chapter and for attorney's fees, including sums for legal services rendered and costs incurred prior to the commencement of such proceedings. The Court may order that the amount be paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in his or her name. 59 Del. Laws, c. 569, §  4;  67 Del. Laws, c. 236, §  8;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
13 DE Code § 732. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings|§ 732. Procedural rights.

§ 732. Procedural rights. Each party to a proceeding under this chapter (including the child, if counsel or a guardian ad litem for the child has been appointed by the Court) shall possess all the procedural rights which those parties would have heretofore possessed in any proceeding brought pursuant to this chapter in the Superior Court of this State, including, but not limited to, the following:  (1) Right to institute and retain complete control of the suit; (2) Right to select counsel; and (3) Right to appeal to the Supreme Court of this State on the record from interlocutory or final orders, such appeals to be in the form and manner provided by the Rules of the Supreme Court.67 Del. Laws, c. 236, §  9;
13 DE Code § 733. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings|§ 733. Stepparent custody in certain circumstances.

§ 733. Stepparent custody in certain circumstances. Notwithstanding that there is a surviving natural parent, upon the death or disability of the custodial or primary placement parent, the Court, at the request of the stepparent shall continue the placement of the child or children with the stepparent pending a hearing on the merits, provided the child has or children have resided with the stepparent immediately prior to the death or disability of the custodial or primary placement parent. Where the child has or children have so resided with the stepparent the Court shall apply the provisions of § 722 of this title and may grant permanent custody or primary physical placement to the stepparent. If the Court grants custody or primary placement of the child or children to the stepparent, the stepparent shall have all of the rights and obligations of a parent until such time as the stepparent no longer has custody or primary placement of the child or children. 70 Del. Laws, c. 146, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
13 DE Code § 734. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 13 - Domestic Relations|Chapter 7. Parents and Children|Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings|§ 734. Relocation.

§ 734. Relocation. When in the course of litigation involving custody or visitation, there is a proposed relocation of a child for a period of 60 days or more involving either a move outside the State of Delaware or a move that materially affects the current custodial and residential arrangement or order, the Court must consider the following factors:  (1) The nature, quality, extent of involvement, and duration of the child's relationship with the individual proposing to relocate and with the nonrelocating individual, siblings, and other significant individuals in the child's life.  (2) The age, developmental stage, needs of the child, and the likely impact the relocation will have on the child's physical, educational, and emotional development, taking into consideration any special needs of the child.  (3) The feasibility of preserving the relationship between the nonrelocating individual and the child through suitable visitation arrangements, considering the logistics and financial circumstances of the parties.  (4) The child's preference, taking into consideration the age and maturity of the child.  (5) Whether there is an established pattern of conduct of the individual seeking the relocation, either to promote or thwart the relationship of the child and the nonrelocating individual;  (6) Whether the relocation of the child will enhance the general quality of life for both the individual seeking the relocation and the child, including financial or emotional benefit or educational opportunity.  (7) The reasons of each individual for seeking or opposing the relocation.  (8) Any other factor affecting the best interest of the child.83 Del. Laws, c. 171, § 1;
13 DE Code § 701A. (2021)
2021 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|§ 701A. Title.

§ 701A. Title. This subchapter shall be known as and may be cited as the “Child Protection From Domestic Violence Act”. 69 Del. Laws, c. 309, §  4;  76 Del. Laws, c. 174, §  3;
13 DE Code § 702A. (2021)
2021 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|§ 702A. Purpose.

§ 702A. Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to protect children from domestic violence and the harm caused by experiencing domestic violence in their homes. 69 Del. Laws, c. 309, §  4;  76 Del. Laws, c. 174, §  3;