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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Persons shall be eligible to enter into a civil union only if such persons both are:
(1) Not:
a. A party to a civil union with a different person;
b. A spouse in a marriage that is recognized as a marriage under Chapter 1 of this title; or
c. A party to a substantially similar legal relationship as a civil union such as, but not limited to, a domestic partnership, with a different person;
(2) At least 18 years of age;
(3) Of the same sex; and
(4) Not related to the other proposed party to the civil union, as provided in § 203 of this title.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 13. Domestic Relations § 202. Eligibility to enter into a civil union - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-13-domestic-relations/de-code-sect-13-202/
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