The Delaware State Courts will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th for Election 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 – 12PM (no new cases after 11:00PM).

Sussex County Courts including Justice of the Peace Court 2, 4, and 17 will be closing at noon on Thursday, November 7th for Return Day. JP Court 14 will be closed the entire day due to proximity to Return Day events.

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Answer to Custody Modification Instruction Packet


You should use Answer to Custody Modification Instruction packet if you would like to file an Answer in response to a Custody Modification motion packet. Do NOT use this packet if you are filing an initial Motion for Custody Modification.

Answer to Custody Modification Instruction Packet

Answer Forms:

Below are the forms that are described in the Answer to Custody Modification Instruction Packet. Fill out and file the forms listed below. Do NOT file the forms that are in the Instruction Packet, The forms in the instruction packet are simply to help you understand how to fill out the real forms below. Read the instructions and sample forms in the Instruction Packet carefully BEFORE completing each of the forms below.

Several of the forms may be filled in online and then printed to be filed. If you do not fill out the forms on the computer, write neatly in blue or black ink.

Answer
Custody Separate Statement
Information Sheet
Consent Order-Guardian of a Person
Waiver of Rights Under the Servicemember’s Relief Act
Motion for a Continuance
Affidavit that a Party's Address is Unknown
Waiver of Rights Under the Servicemembers' Relief Act
Consent Order - Custody/Visitation
Affidavit of Non-Military Service