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Statutes – Title 13, Chapter 23, Subchapter VI: Standby Guardianships (§ 2361 – § 2372)
Definition – “Appointed standby guardian” means a person appointed pursuant to this subchapter to assume the powers and duties of guardianship of a child upon the death or determination of incapacity or debilitation of the parent, custodian, or guardian (§ 2362(1)).
Signing Requirements – The petitioner(s) must sign in the presence of a notary public or clerk of court. (If possible, it is highly encouraged to carry out the Affidavit of Consent of a Child’s Parent, Form 265, to verify their approval of the standby guardianship.)
Revocation – § 2368(g)
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Additional Resources
- Family Court of the State of Delaware – Guardianship Forms
- Family Court of the State of Delaware – A Guide to Standby Guardianship
- Family Court of the State of Delaware – Standby Guardianship Instruction Packet (1027-IP)
Related Forms (7)
- Custody Separate Statement (Form 346) (required)
- Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
- Information Sheet (Form 240) (required)
- Relative Caregivers’ Medical Authorization Affidavit
- Relative Caregivers’ School Authorization Affidavit
- Revocation of Power of Attorney
- Standby Guardianship Affidavit of Consent of a Child’s Parent (Form 265)
Custody Separate Statement (Form 346)
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Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
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Relative Caregivers’ Medical Authorization Affidavit (also available in Spanish/en Español)
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Relative Caregivers’ School Authorization Affidavit (also available in Spanish/en Español)
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Revocation of Power of Attorney
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Standby Guardianship Affidavit of Consent of a Child’s Parent (Form 265)
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