(a) The Family Court shall have jurisdiction over proceedings under this chapter to grant, modify and/or terminate standby guardianship.
(b) A petition for standby guardianship under this chapter may be filed in the Family Court of any of the following counties:
(1) The county in which 1 natural parent resides;
(2) The county in which a legal guardian of the child resides; or
(3) The county in which 1 child resides.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 23. GUARDIANSHIP OF A CHILD
Subchapter VI. Standby Guardianships
§ 2361. Legislative intent, findings and purpose.
§ 2363. Jurisdiction and venue.
§ 2364. Hearing procedure and notice requirements.
§ 2365. Persons eligible to petition for guardianship.
§ 2366. Contents of standby guardianship petition.
§ 2367. Grounds for standby guardianship.
§ 2368. Occurrence of event triggering appointment of standby guardian; confirmation petition.
§ 2369. Powers and duties of the standby guardian of the child.
§ 2370. Termination or modification.
§ 2371. Appointment of standby guardian as permanent guardian.