Del. Family Court announces procedures during COVID-19 outbreak

GEORGETOWN, Del. – The Delaware Family Court has announced a set of temporary, emergency procedures that will allow litigants to continue to seek court help during the public health emergency.

Family Court will continue to address emergency requests for Protection from Abuse Orders and emergency child welfare, custody, visitation, and guardianship matters. Officials also anticipate conducting limited adult criminal and juvenile delinquency matters. All necessary hearings will be held by telephone when possible.

Family Court will be accepting emergency civil findings by email at FC_COVID19@delaware.gov. Emergency filings include:

• Protection from abuse proceedings
• Any filing related to a child welfare matter involving the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families
• Custody/visitation/guardianship filings if filed on an emergency or priority basis

More information can be found here.