Delaware Family Court Forms and Filing Resources

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Delaware publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Delaware sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.

Delaware's core family statutes live in the Delaware Code Title 13 - Domestic Relations. File in person or by mail with the Family Court clerk in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex County.

How the Delaware court system handles family cases

Family cases in Delaware are heard in the Family Court. Delaware has a single, dedicated statewide Family Court for all divorce, custody, and support.

Family Court sits in each of Delaware's three counties.

Delaware's highest court is the Delaware Supreme Court. This state has no middle appeals court - appeals go straight to the top court.

Besides the judge, a Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Family Court Commissioners hear support and many other matters alongside the judges.

Delaware is one of the few states with a true statewide Family Court - you do not file in a general 'circuit' or 'district' court.

Official Delaware resources

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Delaware state courts website (Delaware judicial branch): The official home of the Delaware court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://courts.delaware.gov

Delaware family law forms (Delaware judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Delaware cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/family.aspx

Delaware self-help resources (Delaware courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Delaware family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://courts.delaware.gov/help

File & Serve Delaware (Family Court not included) (Tyler Technologies): Delaware Family Court does not offer e-filing at all as of mid-2026, so divorce and custody papers are filed on paper with the Family Court clerk. Other Delaware courts use separate e-filing systems that do not cover family cases. https://www.fileandservedelaware.com/

Delaware court locations (Delaware judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://courts.delaware.gov/locations/

Delaware rules of procedure (Delaware judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Delaware. https://courts.delaware.gov/rules

Delaware mediation and dispute resolution (Delaware judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Delaware family cases. https://courts.delaware.gov/mediation

Delaware financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.delaware.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Delaware family cases ask for. https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/family.aspx

Delaware child support guideline resources (courts.delaware.gov): Official Delaware child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://courts.delaware.gov/family/childsupport/

Delaware CourtConnect (Delaware courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://courtconnect.courts.delaware.gov/

Frequently used official Delaware forms

These links open official Delaware government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.

Divorce / Annulment Instruction Packet (1017IP), form 1017IP (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx?id=53648

Instructions for Child Support Calculation (Form 509i), form 509i (Child Support), official document: https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx?id=109568

Child Custody Instruction Packet (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx?id=39268

Custody Modification Instruction Packet (Modification), official document: https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx?id=29748

Protection From Abuse Instruction Packet (1035IP), form 1035IP (Domestic Violence), official document: https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx?id=105108

Change of Name Petitions (Common Pleas Packet) (Name Change), official document: https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/download.aspx?id=16858

Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$155.

E-filing link data for Delaware was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I find official Delaware family court forms?

The official statewide source is the Delaware judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.

Can I e-file my own family case in Delaware?

Delaware Family Court does not offer e-filing at all as of mid-2026, so divorce and custody papers are filed on paper with the Family Court clerk. Other Delaware courts use separate e-filing systems that do not cover family cases. File in person or by mail with the Family Court clerk in New Castle, Kent, or Sussex County.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Delaware?

Divorce filing fee: ~$155. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.

Which court hears family cases in Delaware?

Family cases in Delaware are heard in the Family Court. Delaware has a single, dedicated statewide Family Court for all divorce, custody, and support.