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Delaware has never recognized common law marriage formation in-state. Under 13 Del. C. 101, a license and solemnization are required. Delaware does recognize valid common law marriages formed in other states under 13 Del. C. 126.
Guide to Delaware AI laws, regulation, and legislation covering deepfakes, employment AI, healthcare AI, and more.
Delaware has conflicting statutes on AI meeting recording consent. Learn which rules apply and how to stay compliant.
Delaware alimony is governed by 13 Del. C. section 1512. Learn the dependent-spouse threshold, the 50-percent duration cap for marriages under 20 years, how courts set amounts, and when alimony terminates.
Is Delaware an at-will state? Yes. Learn Delaware's public-policy, implied-contract, and narrow good-faith exceptions, plus RTW status and your federal rights.
Delaware audio recording laws require all-party consent under 11 Del. C. 1335. Learn the rules, penalties, exceptions, and how the conflict with the wiretapping statute affects you.
Complete guide to Delaware background check laws covering Ban the Box, Clean Slate Act, FCRA rules, lookback periods, and employer screening requirements.
Learn how Delaware's Personal Data Privacy Act protects biometric data like fingerprints and iris scans, including consent rules, penalties, and employer obligations.
Delaware is an at-fault state with mandatory add-on PIP. Learn the 25/50/10 limits, 51% comparative fault bar, 2-year SOL, and how to protect your claim.
Learn Delaware car seat laws for 2026: rear-facing, forward-facing, booster seat requirements by age and weight, front seat rules, penalties, and free resources.
Delaware decides child custody by best interests under tit. 13 sec. 722. Learn about legal custody, residential arrangements, the 8-factor test, relocation rules, and how to modify an order.
Delaware uses the Melson Formula for child support. Learn how the 2026 self-support allowance, primary support amounts, and SOLA percentages are calculated.
Delaware dashcam laws allow video recording while driving but audio requires all-party consent under 11 Del. C. 1335. Learn windshield rules, privacy limits, and penalties.
Delaware requires data breach notification within 60 days. Learn who must comply, what data triggers reporting, AG notice rules, and encryption safe harbor.
Learn about the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act (DPDPA), its low 35,000-consumer threshold, consumer rights, sensitive data protections, and enforcement penalties up to $10,000.
Delaware criminalizes sexual deepfakes as a class G felony under 11 Del. C. § 1335(a)(9) and gives victims a civil right of action. Learn what is illegal, penalties, and federal protections.
Delaware divorce requires 6-month residency and 6-month separation before the court rules, except for misconduct. Learn grounds, property division, and how to file.
Learn Delaware dog bite laws under 16 Del. C. § 3053F: strict liability rules, defenses, damages, dangerous dog designations, and the 2-year filing deadline.
Delaware has no emancipation statute. Minors gain emancipated status through active military service or common-law self-support. Marriage is permanently closed as a route: Delaware was the first state to ban child marriage in 2018 (13 Del. C. § 123), setting a hard minimum age of 18 with no exceptions.
Delaware expungement laws under 11 Del. C. Chapter 43, Subchapter VII. Covers mandatory expungement (§ 4373), discretionary petition (§ 4374), and the automatic Clean Slate program active since August 1, 2024.
Learn about Delaware hit and run laws, penalties for leaving the scene, reporting requirements, and your legal duties after a collision under Title 21, Chapter 42.
Delaware security deposit cap is 1 month for year-long leases. Deposits must be returned in 20 days. Learn DE 48-hour entry notice, 60-day termination, and tenant rights.
Delaware landlord-tenant recording laws protect tenant privacy inside rental units while allowing common area surveillance. Learn the rules for cameras, audio, and disputes.
Delaware law generally permits recording in public spaces where there is no expectation of privacy. Learn the rules for streets, government buildings, protests, and more.
Delaware law protects your right to record police officers in public under the First Amendment. Learn about body camera requirements, FOIA access, and your legal protections.
Delaware's lemon law covers new vehicles with 4+ failed repairs or 30+ days out of service. The consumer chooses refund or replacement. Learn how to file.
Delaware medical recording laws require all-party consent for audio under 11 Del. C. 1335. Learn patient rights, HIPAA rules, telehealth recording, and provider obligations.
Delaware medical records retention laws: how long hospitals and doctors keep your records, HIPAA rules, and patient rights.
Delaware phone call recording laws require all-party consent due to conflicting statutes. Learn the rules for personal calls, business calls, and interstate recordings.
Learn how Delaware power of attorney laws work in 2026. Covers financial POA execution (notary + 1 witness), durable vs. springing, hot powers, and the separate Advance Health-Care Directive under 16 Del. C. ch. 25.
Delaware has two conflicting recording laws: § 2402 allows one-party consent while § 1335 requires all-party consent. Learn the penalties, civil remedies, and safe-harbor rule.
How to get a Protection from Abuse Order in Delaware: who qualifies, free filing, 15-day temporary order, up to 2-year final order, firearm rules, and violation penalties.
Delaware has conflicting recording consent laws that affect Ring doorbell audio. Learn how the privacy and wiretapping statutes apply to doorbell cameras in DE.
Delaware school recording laws require all-party consent for audio under 11 Del. C. 1335. Learn FERPA protections, classroom recording rules, and student privacy rights.
Delaware security camera laws allow video surveillance in public areas but restrict cameras in private spaces. Learn the rules for homes, businesses, HOAs, and audio recording.
Delaware is a duty-to-retreat state. Under 11 Del. C. § 464(e), deadly force is only justified if retreat is impossible with complete safety. Learn about the castle doctrine exceptions for home and workplace.
Learn Delaware sexting laws, penalties for minors and adults, the partial nudity exception, revenge porn charges, and sex offender registration rules.
Delaware slip and fall law: open-and-obvious is a complete bar, 2-year SOL, modified 51% comparative fault. Learn what you must prove to win your claim.
Delaware is effectively all-party consent for audio: § 1335(a)(4) overrides the wiretap one-party exception. Smart glasses rules, penalties, and voyeurism law.
Delaware requires 20 years of continuous adverse possession under Del. Code tit. 10 § 7901. Learn the five elements, how to remove a squatter via JP Court summary possession, and what property owners must know.
Delaware statute of limitations for civil and criminal cases: filing deadlines for personal injury, contracts, property damage, felonies, and misdemeanors.
Delaware surveillance camera laws: home security, workplace cameras, neighbor disputes, audio recording rules.
Delaware video recording laws cover surveillance, hidden cameras, and consent requirements. Learn when video recording is legal and the penalties for violations.
Delaware voyeurism laws criminalize hidden cameras and secret recording in private spaces. Learn the felony penalties, victim rights, and how 11 Del. C. 1335 applies.
Learn about Delaware's whistleblower protections: who qualifies, how to report violations, retaliation protections, and available remedies.
Delaware bans aftermarket front side tint for most drivers; windows must stay at factory FMVSS 205 level. Rear windows may be any darkness. Medical waiver available from DMV.
Delaware windshield mounting laws: restrictions, penalties, and exemptions. Complete guide.
Delaware workers' comp: mandatory for 1+ employees, 66 2/3% AWW, 90-day report deadline, 2-year claim limit, and free choice of doctor from day one.
Delaware workplace recording laws require all-party consent plus employer notice under Title 19 Section 705. Learn the rules for employees and employers.
Delaware DPDPA compliance steps (Del. Code tit. 6, ch. 12D): 35,000-consumer test, notice, opt-in sensitive data, GPC by Jan 1, 2026, $10,000 penalties.
Delaware DPDPA rights (Del. Code tit. 6, § 12D-104): access, delete, opt out, third-party list, 45-day response, and a Jan 1, 2026 universal opt-out.
Complete guide to life sentences in Delaware: parole eligibility, LWOP rules, notable cases, recent legislative changes, and sentencing statutes. Updated March 2026.
The DPDPA (Del. Code tit. 6, ch. 12D) took effect Jan 1, 2025, covers many nonprofits and colleges, and carries AG penalties up to $10,000 per violation.