Petition for transfer of parental rights of deceased parents.

Del. Code tit. 13, § 1109
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DSCYF or a licensed agency may file a petition to transfer the parental rights of a deceased parent if it appears that adoption is in the best interest of the child. A petition under this section must include all of the following: (1) Name and address of the petitioner. (2) Name, date, and place of birth of the child. (3) Name, address, and date of death of the deceased parent. (4) A certified copy of the death certificate of the deceased parent. (5) A statement that the petitioner has explored the possibility of placing the child with relatives and the results of the efforts.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c011/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026

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