The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day. Justice of the Peace Court 11 (New Castle County) and Court 7 (Kent County) will remain open 24 hours and Justice of the Peace Court 3 (Sussex County) will be open from 6AM – 12AM (no new cases after 11:00PM).

Guardianship



In the Court of Chancery, a Guardian is a person appointed by the Court to make medical and/or financial decisions for a person with a disability. There are three types of guardianships: Guardianship of an adult person, guardianship of an adult person's property and guardianship of the property of a minor child who is under eighteen.

Please use the resources below and on the forms page to learn more about Guardianship in the Court of Chancery.

Resources

Fee for Service Guardians

Court Petition Packs and Forms