Delaware Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A Delaware divorce is filed in the Family Court, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

Delaware's core family statutes live in the Delaware Code Title 13 - Domestic Relations. In Delaware, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official Delaware divorce resources

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Delaware family law forms (official index) (Delaware judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Delaware family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://courts.delaware.gov/forms/family.aspx

Delaware court 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 official filing information (Delaware judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Delaware and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://courts.delaware.gov/efiling/

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

Delaware mediation and dispute resolution (Delaware judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Delaware family case without a trial. https://courts.delaware.gov/mediation

Verified official Delaware divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

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

Official 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 file for divorce in Delaware?

In the Family Court that serves the county where you live. In Delaware, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk.

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.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Delaware divorce?

No. Delaware publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.