(a) All hearings and trials shall be private, but for reasons appearing sufficient to the Court any hearing or trial may be opened to 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) A judge or commissioner, sitting without a jury, shall conduct all hearings and trials where there is a contest, and in those proceedings that are uncontested.
(c) Whenever it seems appropriate, in the interest of justice, the Court may designate a disinterested attorney to defend, or otherwise participate in, a proceeding before the Court, and a fee for such attorney shall be taxed as part of the costs.
(d) No record or evidence in any case shall be impounded or access thereto refused.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 15. DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT
§ 1502. Purpose; construction.
§ 1504. Jurisdiction; residence; procedure.
§ 1507. Petition for divorce or annulment.
§ 1508. Obtaining jurisdiction over respondent.
§ 1509. Preliminary injunction; interim orders pending final hearing.
§ 1510. Enforcement of interim orders.
§ 1511. Response; counterclaim; prayers; reply to counterclaim.
§ 1512. Alimony in divorce and annulment actions; award; limitations.
§ 1513. Disposition of marital property; imposition of lien; insurance policies.
§ 1514. Resumption of maiden or former name.
§ 1516. Hearings; use of masters; impoundment; assignment of counsel.
§ 1520. Independence of provisions of decree or temporary order.