§ 8-403. Notice of proceeding [Effective Dec. 6, 2026]. (a) An individual who seeks to adopt a child or terminate parental rights to the child shall give notice of the proceeding to a man who has registered timely under § 8-402(a) of this title regarding the child. (b) Notice must be given in a manner prescribed for service of process in a civil proceeding in this State.74 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 1; 85 Del. Laws, c. 276, § 28;