Delaware · Family
The Delaware Family Law Guide
Your guide to Delaware divorce requirements, child custody laws, property division, and the Family Court process.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Delaware law · Plain language
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Cited to the statute · Legal information, not legal advice
Delaware divorce, custody, and child support, explained step by step
No-fault divorce and the six-month separation rule, equitable distribution, alimony, the best-interest custody factors, and the Melson Formula, explained for both spouses.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
A marriage is ending in Delaware, or a custody question has come up, and the terms are unfamiliar. Separation under one roof? Ancillary hearing? Melson Formula?
The Delaware Family Law Guide explains how family cases work in the Family Court of the State of Delaware, which hears divorce, annulment, custody, and support matters. It covers Delaware's single ground for divorce, that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the six-month residency rule for filing, and the six-month separation requirement, which can be met while both spouses live in the same house. It explains the automatic preliminary injunction that takes effect at filing, how marital property is divided under equitable distribution, and when alimony may be awarded to a dependent party.
For parents, the guide explains the best-interest factors in 13 Del. C. § 722, the difference between legal custody and residential arrangements, the required parenting education course, how the Melson Formula sets child support, and how custody orders are modified and enforced.
Inside:
• Step-by-step procedures for the filing spouse or parent and for the co-parent or other spouse
• Real-world questions and answers, including what happens after being served
• Checklists, comparison tables, a glossary, and questions to ask an attorney
For Delaware spouses, parents, and co-parents on either side of a family law case. Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation: Delaware's Approach to Family Law
- Who Can File in Delaware: Jurisdiction and Residency
- Core Legal Language: Key Definitions in Delaware Family Law
- Rights of the Co-Parent or Other Spouse
- Remedies, Penalties, and Enforcement
- Post-Decree Obligations and Procedures
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 24 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Delaware law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of Delaware law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
Dated and updated
Each guide carries a law-current date and new editions ship when the law changes.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Delaware divorce and child custody: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
What is the six-month separation requirement in Delaware?
Delaware generally requires spouses to live separate and apart for at least six consecutive months before a divorce is granted. Separation can occur under the same roof if the spouses use separate bedrooms and do not have sexual relations. The guide explains the misconduct exception.
How is child support calculated in Delaware?
Delaware uses the Melson Formula, which considers each parent's net income, the number of children, and the time the children spend with each parent. It covers the children's primary needs first, then adds a standard of living adjustment. The guide walks through it.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Delaware?
Yes. This guide is written for Delaware law and cites the Delaware statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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