Standing to maintain proceeding [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].

§ 8-602. Standing to maintain proceeding [Effective Dec. 6, 2026]. Except as otherwise provided in subchapter III of this chapter and §§ 8-608 through 8-611 of this title, a proceeding to adjudicate parentage may be maintained by: (1) The child; (2) The individual who gave birth to the child, unless a court has adjudicated that the individual is not a parent; (3) An individual who is a parent of the child under this chapter; (4) An individual whose parentage of the child is to be adjudicated; (5) A child-support agency; (6) An adoption agency authorized by law of this State other than this chapter or licensed child-placing agency; or (7) A representative authorized by law of this State other than this chapter to act for an individual who otherwise would be entitled to maintain a proceeding but who is deceased, incapacitated, or a minor.74 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 85 Del. Laws, c. 276, § 54;