Standing to maintain proceeding [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].
Del. Code tit. 13, § 8-602
in effectExcept 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.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c008/sc06/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
