Delaware Code

13 Del. C. § 918 (2026)

Finality of decree of adoption

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Upon the expiration of 6 months from the date of the entry of the decree of adoption, any irregularities in the proceedings shall be deemed cured, and the validity of such decree shall not thereafter be subject to attack either through collateral or direct proceedings.

Code 1935, § 3551L; 48 Del. Laws, c. 134, § 3; 13 Del. C. 1953, § 918; 68 Del. Laws, c. 259, § 1; 73 Del. Laws, c. 171, § 3;

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Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2021–2021 · leading case: Harris v. DFS (Del. 2021).

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Harris v. DFS (Del. 2021). “Valihura Justice 17 13 Del. C. § 918 (“Upon the expiration of 6 months from the date of the entry of the decree of adoption, any irregularities in the proceedings shall be deemed cured, and the validity of such decree shall not thereafter be subject to attack either through…”

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