Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for New Castle County, Delaware:
- Where to file for child custody in New Castle County
- How to find or contact the New Castle County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find New Castle County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in New Castle County, Delaware
In New Castle County, child custody is handled by the New Castle County Family Court
NAME OF COURT
New Castle County Family Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
Family court question form: https://courts.delaware.gov/family/question.aspx
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Leonard L. Williams Justice Center
(formerly called the New Castle County Courthouse)
500 North King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m through 4:30 p.m. excluding court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
New Castle County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Delaware Child Custody Forms Used in New Castle County
https://courts.delaware.gov/fa
New Castle County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you can't afford the court fees, call the New Castle Family Court office at 302-255-0468 to find out if you can apply for a fee waiver.
Get Help With Delaware Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
New Castle County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Delaware Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
New Castle County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
New Castle County Child Custody Lawyers
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