Delaware
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Delaware. It should not be used as legal advice and is provided as information only. Family Fairness does not warrant that this information is current or comprehensive.
Updated: 04/04/2009
Same-Sex Relationships
| Performs Same-Sex Marriages "A marriage is prohibited and void [. . .] between persons of the same gender." DEL. CODE ANN. § 101. |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage "A marriage obtained or recognized outside the state between persons prohibited by subsection (a) of this section shall not constitute a legal or valid marriage within the state." DEL. CODE ANN. § 101. |
No |
| Other Recognition: None | No |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption The state permits any unmarried, single adult to adopt. DEL. CODE. ANN. Tit 13, § 903 |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption No explicit prohibition. |
Yes |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child Approved (at least in some jurisdictions within the state) in In re Hart, 806 A.2d 1179 (Del. Fam. Ct. 2001). |
Yes |
Housing Discrimination
| Protections on the basis of sexual orientation State law does not prohibit discrimination. |
No |
| Protections on the basis of gender identity No explicit protection. |
No |
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