Eligibility to serve as permanent guardian; eligibility to petition for permanent guardianship.

  1. Law
  2. Delaware Code
  3. Domestic Relations
  4. Guardianship of a Child
  5. Permanent Guardianships for Children
  6. Eligibility to serve as permanent guardian; eligibility to petition for permanent guardianship.

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A relative, foster parent, or guardian may serve as permanent guardian of a child and may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order regarding a child not his, hers or theirs. DSCYF, the Division, a licensed agency or guardian ad litem may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order so long as the proposed permanent guardian or guardians consent to the appointment.


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