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Our Eviction Help page can help you find information about your rights, next steps, and where to get help.

 

Delaware Legal Help Link is provided as a public service by Delaware’s nonprofit civil legal aid providers and other justice community partners. It is designed to help people with civil legal problems in Delaware find the best help for your situation.

 

This site does not provide referrals for criminal or personal injury matters, or for traffic tickets. Visit the Delaware Office of Defender Services website for information on crimal matters or consult a private attorney for other assistance. If you need assistance finding a private attorney, please contact the DSBA Lawyer Referral Service.

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Justice of the Peace Court

Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the Justice of the Peace Courts stopped processing evictions, or scheduling eviction trials, until May 1, 2020. There are limited exceptions to this order, such as cases where there is an emergency requiring the case to move forward, and someone convinces the court that serious harm will occur if the case is delayed.

You may still get notices from your landlord, for example if you did not pay rent. If you get a notice from your landlord, please contact  Community Legal Aid Society if you live in subsidized housing, or Legal Services Corporation of Delaware if you live in private housing. We are still here to help, and offer advice.

Family Court

Delaware Family Courts closed on March 23rd, except for emergencies. However, Family Court will accept emergency civil filings, which includes Protection from Abuse Petitions , via email at FC_COVID19@delaware.gov. If you need help related to Domestic Violence, please call the confidential 24 Hour Hotline in your area:

  • New Castle County: (302) 762-6110
  • Northern Kent County: (302) 678-3886
  • Kent/Sussex Counties: (302) 422-8058
  • Bi-Lingual Kent/Sussex: (302) 745-9874
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