Delaware Code Title 13 Sec. 8-813 – Application
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(a) The rule of construction that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed shall have no application to this subchapter. This subchapter shall be broadly construed to accomplish its intended purposes.
Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 13 Sec. 8-813
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
(b) The provisions of this subchapter shall apply only to agreements executed after the July 3, 2013, except proceedings for pre-birth determination of parentage pursuant to § 8-611(a) of this title which may be commenced on or after July 3, 2013.