Delaware Family Law FAQs
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What Services Does the Delaware Division of Child Support Enforcement Provide?
A: The Division of Child Support Enforcement offers services to establish paternity, establish child support orders, and the enforcement of child support orders. More -
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What Are The Division of Child Support Enforcement Office Hours?
A: The hours of the Division of Child Support Enforcement are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. More -
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How Do I Change My Address?
A: For confidentiality and security reasons your address may only be changed in writing. You can visit your nearest child support office and complete a change of address … More -
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What Is Involved With Establishing A Child Support Order?
A: The Division of Child Support Enforcement will ask the Family Court to establish a child support order if none exists. This process will result in an order that sets … More -
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Once The Court Sets The Amount Of The Support Can It Be Changed?
A: The Court will accept a petition for modification if it has been 2 1/2 years or more since the last order. The order will be modified based on the Delaware Child … More -
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In Delaware, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
A: Yes, Delaware law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. More -
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What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Delaware?
A: Delaware law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement must be made voluntarily by … More -
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What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in Delaware?
A: Delaware law requires that a petition for divorce contain: the correct caption; the age, occupation, residence, and length of residency of both parties; the address … More -
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When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in Delaware?
A: Alimony may be awarded to one spouse in a Delaware divorce proceeding if that spouse is found to be a dependent spouse and has not waived his or her right to alimony … More -
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What are Grounds for Divorce in Delaware?
A: A Delaware court may grant a divorce if it finds that a marriage is irretrievably broken and reconciliation is improbable. (Delaware Statutes Title 13, Chapter … More
