(a) Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of § 1908 of this title must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this State as in child custody proceedings between residents of this State, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated, and any person having physical custody of the child.
(b) This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
(c) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by the law of this State as in child custody proceedings between residents of this State.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 19. UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
§ 1920. Initial child custody jurisdiction.
§ 1921. Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.
§ 1922. Jurisdiction to modify determination.
§ 1923. Temporary emergency jurisdiction.
§ 1924. Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder.
§ 1925. Simultaneous proceedings.
§ 1927. Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct.