Instructions to the Petitioner for Accomplishing Publication when the Whereabouts of the Respondent are Unknown - Delaware 2026

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2. Complete the appropriate type of Petition for relief. You can obtain blank petitions from the Clerk of Court or seek assistance from the Court's Intake Unit.
3. Fill out and sign the Affidavit that a Party's Address is Unknown, which you will submit alongside your petition to the Clerk of Court.
4. After submitting your petition and affidavit, pay any required filing fees at the Clerk's office.
5. On the reverse side of your form, complete the Notice of Family Court Action. Take this notice to one of the listed newspaper companies for publication.
6. Ensure that you publish this notice once in a local newspaper. After publication, obtain an Affidavit of Publication from them.
7. File the Affidavit of Publication with Family Court either in person or by mail within 30 days to avoid dismissal of your petition.

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