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Domestic Violence Laws in Delaware.
Delaware protection-order practice is governed primarily by 10 Del. C. §§ 1041 et seq., which authorizes Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders from the Family Court. Delaware criminal law provides parallel domestic-violence offenses, and firearm-possession restrictions follow many PFA orders.
Last verified: 2026-04-17
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Delaware law authorizes ex parte and long-term Protection from Abuse orders in Family Court for victims of domestic abuse, with stay-away and related protective relief.
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