Delaware Code

13 Del. C. § 8-602 (2026)

Standing to maintain proceeding [Effective Dec. 6, 2026]

✓ current as of May 2026
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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.

74 Del. Laws, c. 136, §  170 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  185 Del. Laws, c. 276, § 54