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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

13 Del. C. § 8-602: Standing to maintain proceeding [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].

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  1. Title 13. Domestic Relations
  2. CHAPTER 8. Uniform Parentage Act [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].
  3. Subchapter VI. Proceeding to Adjudicate Parentage [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].

Except as otherwise provided in subchapter III of this chapter and §§ 8-608 through 8-611 of this title, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be maintained by:

(1) The child;

(2) The individual who gave birth to the child, unless a court has adjudicated that the individual is not a parent;

(3) An individual who is a parent of the child under this chapter;

(4) An individual whose parentage of the child is to be adjudicated;

(5) A child-support agency;

(6) An adoption agency authorized by law of this State other than this chapter or licensed child-placing agency; or

(7) A representative authorized by law of this State other than this chapter to act for an individual who otherwise would be entitled to maintain a proceeding but who is deceased, incapacitated, or a minor.

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