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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A petition for standby guardianship shall contain all of the information required by § 2322 of this title, as well as the following information:
(1) Name and address of the custodian or guardian of the child, if not otherwise provided for in the petition;
(2) In addition to the name and address of the proposed standby guardian;
(3) Which triggering event or events shall cause the authority of the appointed standby guardian to become effective;
(4) That there is a significant risk that the parent, custodian or guardian will die, become incapacitated or become debilitated within 2 years of the filing of the petition, supported by documentation from the attending physician; and
(5) If applicable, the name, address, of the proposed alternate standby guardian.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 13. Domestic Relations § 2366. Contents of standby guardianship petition - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-13-domestic-relations/de-code-sect-13-2366/
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