The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2024 in observance of Good Friday. Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) and Court 7 (Kent County) will remain open 24 hours and Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Sussex County) will be open from 6AM-Midnight (no new cases after 11PM).

Answer to Petition for Guardianship Packet



You should use Answer to Petition for Guardianship Packet if you would like to file an Answer in response to a Petition for Guardianship of a Child. Do NOT use this packet if you are filing an initial Petition for Guardianship.

Answer to Petition for Guardianship Packet

Answer Forms:

Below are links to the forms that are described in the Answer to Petition for Guardianship Packet. Fill out and file the forms listed below. Do NOT file the forms that are in the Instruction Packet. The forms in the instruction packet are simply to help you understand how to fill out the real forms below. Read the instructions and sample forms in the Instruction Packet carefully BEFORE completing each of the forms below.

Several of the forms may be filled in online and then printed to be filed. If you do not fill out the forms on the computer, write neatly in blue or black ink.

Answer

Custody Separate Statement

Information Sheet

Consent Order-Guardian of a Person

Affidavit off Consent of Child 14 Years of Age or Older – Guardianship

Affidavit of Consent of a Child’s Parent – Guardianship

Waiver of Rights Under the Servicemember’s Relief Act

Motion for a Continuance