Delaware HB343 amends family court jurisdiction rules to allow summons service by mail.
Delaware HB343 amends Title 13 of the Delaware Code to allow family court jurisdiction over a respondent through various means, including by mail with proof of delivery. The bill specifies that proceedings can be initiated by a petition alleging a duty of support has not been met. It also allows jurisdiction to be acquired through respondent's appearance, counsel's appearance, or under court rules. The bill modifies the methods of obtaining jurisdiction over a respondent in family court.
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