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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
If the court awards sole or joint custody or primary residence to a parent who has a history of committing acts of domestic violence, that parent shall be ordered to complete a program of evaluation and counseling designed specifically for perpetrators of family violence and conducted by a public or private agency or a certified mental health professional. That parent may also be ordered to attend alcohol or drug abuse treatment and any other counseling that may be appropriate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 13. Domestic Relations § 707A. Counseling - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-13-domestic-relations/de-code-sect-13-707a/
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