(a) The court shall award the prevailing party, including a state, necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by or on behalf of the party, including costs, communication expenses, attorneys' fees, investigative fees, expenses for witnesses, travel expenses and child care during the course of the proceedings, unless the party from whom fees or expenses are sought establishes that the award would be clearly inappropriate.
(b) The court may not assess fees, costs or expenses against a state unless authorized by law other than this chapter.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 19. UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT
§ 1931. Enforcement under Hague Convention.
§ 1934. Registration of child custody determination.
§ 1935. Enforcement of registered determination.
§ 1936. Simultaneous proceedings.
§ 1937. Expedited enforcement of child custody determination.
§ 1938. Service of petition and order.
§ 1940. Warrant to take physical custody of child.
§ 1941. Costs, fees and expenses.