Any parent, custodian or guardian may petition the Family Court for a standby guardianship order regarding a child for whom they have been given legal responsibility.
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.