Statutes, codes, and regulations
Delaware Court Rules
Delaware Family Court Rules of Civil ProcedureChild Dependency, Neglect and Abuse Proceedings [interim Article]
Rules Applicable to All Proceedings in Which the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families Is Not the Petitioner
Rule 224 - Commencement of Action

Del. Fam. Ct. R. Civ. P. 224

Download
PDF
As amended through September 30, 2024
Rule 224 - Commencement of Action

(a) Child dependency, neglect and abuse custody or a guardianship proceeding shall be commenced by filing in this Court a written petition setting forth the facts verified by affidavit in accordance with 10 Del. C. § 1003 and 13 Del. C. § 2322.

(b) The petition may be filed by any person having knowledge of the circumstances of child dependency, neglect or abuse. The petition shall be accompanied by a Custody Separate Statement.

(c) A copy of the petition shall be served upon the Respondent pursuant to Rule 4.

Del. Fam. Ct. R. Civ. P. 224