Delaware Filing and E-Filing

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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.

In Delaware, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk.

Official Delaware filing resources

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

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

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

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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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

Can I file my own family papers online in Delaware?

In Delaware, online filing is not open to a parent without a lawyer, so family papers are filed on paper with the clerk. 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. Family Court sits in each of Delaware's three counties.