A permanent guardianship provides long-term stability for a child while preserving some parental rights. This unique legal option is often appropriate in cases involving DFS or complex family situations. We guide families through the requirements and process for establishing a permanent guardianship in Delaware. 

When temporary care becomes a lifelong commitment, Delaware's permanent guardianship laws provide the legal framework to secure lasting stability and protection for children who cannot return to their birth parents. Our experienced Delaware permanent guardianship attorneys help caregivers throughout New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County establish permanent legal guardianship, providing children with the security of a forever home while maintaining important family connections. We understand that permanent guardianship cases often involve complex family dynamics, including parental substance abuse, mental illness, incarceration, abandonment, or death, and require careful legal strategy to demonstrate that permanent guardianship serves the child's best interests. Our skilled family law team guides guardians through Delaware's rigorous permanent guardianship process, including home studies, background checks, court hearings, and addressing any objections from birth parents or other family members who may contest the permanency plan. Unlike adoption, permanent guardianship preserves the child's legal relationship with birth parents while granting guardians full decision-making authority for education, healthcare, and daily care. Whether you're a relative who has been caring for a child for years, a foster parent ready to make a permanent commitment, or facing challenges in your permanent guardianship case, we provide dedicated representation to achieve the stability and security every child deserves. Contact our Delaware permanent guardianship lawyers today for a consultation and take the definitive step toward providing the child in your care with a permanent, loving home.