A relative, foster parent, or guardian may serve as permanent guardian of a child and may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order regarding a child not his, hers or theirs. DSCYF, the Division, a licensed agency or guardian ad litem may petition the Family Court for a permanent guardianship order so long as the proposed permanent guardian or guardians consent to the appointment.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 23. GUARDIANSHIP OF A CHILD
Subchapter V. Permanent Guardianships for Children
§ 2352. Contents of petition for permanent guardianship.
§ 2353. Standard for permanent guardianship.
§ 2355. Permanent guardianship hearing procedures and notice requirements.
§ 2356. Order granting permanent guardianship.
§ 2357. Powers and duties of the permanent guardian.
§ 2358. Duties and rights of parents.
§ 2359. Termination, modification or rescission of permanent guardianship order.