Custody presumption
Best Interests of the Child Standard
Del. Code tit. 13 § 722
Custody & parenting time in Delaware
Family Court decides custody on best-interest factors; both parents' contact valued.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in Delaware
Paternity by acknowledgment or Family Court action.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in Delaware
Melson Formula (a Delaware-specific income model).
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in Delaware
Relocation evaluated under best-interest factors.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in Delaware
Protection From Abuse orders available.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersDelaware fathers' rights FAQ
Delaware follows the "Best Interests of the Child Standard" approach. Family Court decides custody on best-interest factors; both parents' contact valued.
General educational summary of Delaware law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed Delaware family-law attorney before acting.