Grounds for Divorce: The court may grant a no-fault divorce upon a showing that “the marriage is irretrievably broken and that reconciliation is improbable. “A marriage is irretrievably broken where it is characterized by: (1) voluntary separation; or (2) separation caused by respondent’s misconduct; or (3) separation caused by respondent’s mental illness; or (4) separation caused by incompatibility.” [Delaware Code]
Residency Requirements: The court shall grant a decree for the dissolution of marriage “where either petitioner or respondent, at the time the action was commenced, actually resided in this State, or was stationed in this State as a member of the armed services of the United States, continuously for 6 or more months immediately preceding the commencement of the action. [Delaware Code]
Delaware Child Support Enforcement Service Links and Telephone Numbers
Division of Child Support Enforcement
Telephone: 302–326–6200
Delaware Child Support Guidelines and Calculator
Delaware Child Support Guidelines
The Delaware Child Support Formula Calculation
Delaware Divorce Forms Online
Delaware Divorce Laws
Delaware Domestic Violence Resource Links and Telephone Numbers
Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Telephone: 302–658–2958
Hotline: 800–799–7233
Delaware Free or Low Cost Legal Services Programs
American University Law School Women and the Law Clinic in DC
Telephone: 202-274-4140
Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, Inc.
Telephone: 800-773-0606
Delaware Mediation Centers and Service Links and Telephone Numbers
University of Delaware Conflict Resolution Program
Telephone: 302–831–8971
Delaware State and Local Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Links
Delaware State Bar Association
Delaware State and Local Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Telephone Numbers
Wilmington: 302–478–8850 or Toll Free: 800–773–0606
