Paternity Law in Delaware
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Delaware — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Delaware
Delaware state law
- Procedure › CostsDE 10 § 10-5117
- Special Proceedings › Change of NameDE 10 § 10-5901
- Delaware Criminal Code › Specific Offenses › Offenses Relating to Children and Vulnerable AdultsDE 11 § 11-1113
- Descent and Distribution; Escheat › Intestate SuccessionDE 12 § 12-508
- Termination and Transfer of Parental Rights in Adoption ProceedingsDE 13 § 13-1103
- Termination and Transfer of Parental Rights in Adoption ProceedingsDE 13 § 13-1106
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Delaware.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.