How to Document a Custody Case in Delaware
Document your custody case in Delaware. Track every incident, message, and exchange organized by Delaware's statutory best-interest factors. Court-ready exports for Family Court.
Delaware courts weigh 7 statutory best-interest factors. MyCourtDocs organizes every incident, message, and exchange by those factors so your record is ready for Family Court.
Delaware Best-Interest Factors
- Child's Wishes: The wishes of the child if sufficiently mature
- Parents' Wishes: The wishes of the parents
- Family Interaction: Interaction and interrelationship of child with parents and siblings
- Child's Adjustment: Child's adjustment to home, school, and community
- Health of All: Mental and physical health of all individuals
- Past Compliance: Past and present compliance with parenting agreements
- Domestic Violence: Evidence of domestic violence
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I document a custody case in Delaware?
Start a dated, factual record of every relevant event — custody exchanges, co-parent messages, incidents, and medical or school details. In MyCourtDocs, each entry is timestamped and automatically mapped to Delaware's 7 statutory best-interest factors, then exported as a court-ready PDF for family court.
What evidence do Delaware family courts look for in a custody case?
Delaware judges weigh specific, dated, organized evidence over general claims: a chronological timeline of exchanges and incidents, co-parent communications, court-order compliance records, and documentation of each parent's involvement in the child's medical, school, and daily life. Vague or emotional accounts carry far less weight than neutral, factual records.
How does Delaware decide child custody?
Delaware courts decide custody and parenting time using 7 statutory best-interest factors covering the child's safety, stability, emotional needs, and each parent's capacity and cooperation. Organizing your evidence by these factors helps family court see exactly where your case is strong.
Are text messages admissible in Delaware custody court?
Text messages and other electronic communications are generally admissible in Delaware when they're authenticated and presented in an organized, unaltered form. MyCourtDocs imports texts, emails, OurFamilyWizard, and TalkingParents exports into one timeline and can generate a Business Records Affidavit to support admissibility.
Can I document a custody case without my co-parent knowing in Delaware?
Yes. MyCourtDocs is private, one-sided documentation — your co-parent never receives a notification, never needs an account, and never sees your records. It's built for high-conflict Delaware cases where quiet, consistent documentation matters.
Do I need a lawyer to document my Delaware custody case?
No — you can start documenting today on your own, and parents across Wilmington, Dover, Newark do. MyCourtDocs is a documentation tool, not legal advice. When you do hire a Delaware family law attorney, you can share read-only access to an already-organized case file, which saves intake time and legal fees.