Establishment of parent-child relationship [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].

§ 8-201. Establishment of parent-child relationship [Effective Dec. 6, 2026]. A parent-child relationship is established between an individual and a child if: (1) The individual gives birth to the child, except as otherwise provided in subchapter VIII of this chapter; (2) There is a presumption under § 8-204 of this title of the individual’s parentage of the child, unless the presumption is overcome in a judicial proceeding or a valid denial of parentage is made under subchapter III of this chapter; (3) The individual is adjudicated a parent of the child under subchapter VI of this chapter, including as a de facto parent under § 8-609 of this title; (4) The individual adopts the child; (5) The individual acknowledges parentage of the child under subchapter III of this chapter, unless the acknowledgment is rescinded under § 8-307 of this title or successfully challenged under subchapter III or VI of this chapter; (6) The individual’s parentage of the child is established under subchapter VII of this chapter; or (7) The individual’s parentage of the child is established under subchapter VIII of this chapter.74 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 77 Del. Laws, c. 97, §§ 1-3; 79 Del. Laws, c. 88, § 3; 85 Del. Laws, c. 276, § 8;