# 13 Del. C. § 730: § Â 730. Petition to modify custody

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S730

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 Del. C. § 730
- **Heading:** § Â 730. Petition to modify custody
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 13 / Chapter 7 / Subchapter II / Section 730

## Text

A party seeking to modify a custody order shall file a verified petition setting forth facts supporting the requested modification.

## Nearby sections

- [13 Del. C. § 721 § Â
        721. Commencement of proceedings; venue; notice; pleadings; attorney for child; removal from jurisdiction; considerations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S721.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 722 § Â
        722. Best interests of child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S722.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 723 § Â
        723. Temporary orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S723.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 724 § Â
        724. Interviews.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S724.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 725 § Â
        725. Investigations and reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S725.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 726 § Â
        726. Hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S726.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 727 § Â
        727. Custody.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S727.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 728 § Â
        728. Residence; visitation; sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S728.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 729 § Â
        729. Modification of prior orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S729.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 730 § Â
        730. Petition to modify custody.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S730.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 731 § Â
        731. Attorneys’ fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S731.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 732 § Â
        732. Procedural rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S732.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 733 § Â
        733. Stepparent custody in certain circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S733.md)
- [13 Del. C. § 734 § Â
        734. Relocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T13_C7_SII_S734.md)

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