by admin | May 15, 2021 | Delaware, Family Law
(a) A Preliminary Protective Hearing shall be held before a Judge within ten (10) days of the entry of the ex parte order; or if an ex parte order of custody is not granted but the Court finds that priority scheduling is warranted, a Preliminary Protective Hearing...
by admin | May 15, 2021 | Delaware, Family Law
(a) Whenever a party seeks a change in legal custody pursuant to 13 Del. C. ยง 2513, the party shall file a motion notifying the Court and all parties at least fifteen (15) days prior to the next scheduled hearing, except where good cause is shown why such notice could...
by admin | May 15, 2021 | Delaware, Family Law
(a) When emergency removal of a child from the home is sought by DSCYF during court operating hours, after considering the petition and affidavit, a Judge shall order physical or constructive removal of the child from the parent or specified relative and emergency...
by admin | May 15, 2021 | Delaware, Family Law
The Court shall determine at a hearing whether DSCYF used due diligence within thirty (30) days of the removal of the child from the home to identify and to provide notice to all grandparents, and adult relatives of the child (including any other adult relatives...
by admin | May 15, 2021 | Delaware, Family Law
(a) The Court shall make a written determination within sixty (60) days from the date the child is removed from the home whether reasonable efforts were made to maintain the family unit and prevent the unnecessary removal of the child from his or her home. (b) The...
by admin | May 15, 2021 | Delaware, Family Law
At the time of the entry of the first order which removes the child from the home, the Court shall make a written determination whether continuation in the home would be contrary to the welfare of the child or that placement would be in the best interests of the...
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