HB343

An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Methods To Obtain Jurisdiction Over Respondent In Family Court And The Duty To Support.

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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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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 17

2:00 PM

Judiciary

Apr 15

11:30 AM

Health & Human Development

History

Jul 23

Signed by Governor

Jun 24

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 17

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits