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13 Del. C. § 1907 (2026)

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If a question of existence or exercise of jurisdiction under this chapter is raised in a child custody proceeding, the question, upon request of a party, must be given priority on the calendar and handled expeditiously.

73 Del. Laws, c. 426, §  1; 
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Cited in 1 case, 1998–1998 · leading case: Butler v. Grant, 714 A.2d 747 (Del. 1998).
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Butler v. Grant, 714 A.2d 747 (Del. 1998). · cites it 5× “31 Forum Non Conveniens Mother next contends that the Family Court erred in declining to confer jurisdiction to Connecticut under Section 7 of the Uniform Act’s forum non conveniens provision (13 Del. C. § 1907). The decision to decline to exercise jurisdiction under Section…”
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