Free legal information, aid organizations, and court resources for residents of Delaware. Know your rights and find help.
Provides free civil legal help to low-income Delawareans through pro bono attorney volunteers.
Visit Website →Offers free legal services in civil matters including disability rights, housing, and family law across Delaware.
Visit Website →Provides legal representation to low-income residents in housing, consumer, employment, and public benefits cases.
Visit Website →Recruits and trains volunteer attorneys to provide free legal help to low-income Delawareans.
Visit Website →Provides free legal services to low-income residents and people with disabilities across all three Delaware counties.
Visit Website →The Supreme Court of Delaware is the court of last resort. The Court of Chancery is a nationally prominent equity court handling corporate disputes. Superior Courts handle major civil and criminal cases. The Court of Common Pleas handles lesser civil and criminal cases. Justice of the Peace Courts handle small claims and minor criminal matters.
Comprehensive rental law under Title 25, Chapter 55, covering security deposits (one month limit), habitability, and eviction procedures.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, and disability.
Protects consumers from deceptive business practices with enforcement by the Attorney General and private right of action.
Provides crime victims with rights including notification of court proceedings, right to be heard, and right to restitution.
Comprehensive rental law under Title 25, Chapter 55, governing security deposits, habitability, and eviction procedures.
Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, and disability.
24/7 confidential support
1-800-799-7233
Connect to social services and emergency resources
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Call or text 988 for crisis support
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Phased implementation of Delaware's paid family and medical leave program providing up to 12 weeks of benefits.
New disclosure requirements for business entities registered in Delaware, enhancing corporate transparency.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 3 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 2 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Statute of Limitations: 6 years
This is the maximum time after an event within which you may file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline typically means losing your right to sue.
Typical filing fee: $35-$50 (claims up to $25,000 in JP Court)
Small claims court is designed for individuals to resolve minor disputes quickly and affordably without an attorney.
Typical filing fee: $250-$350
Civil court handles larger disputes including personal injury, contract breaches, and property claims. Attorney representation is common.
Typical filing fee: $150-$250
Family court handles divorce, custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence matters. Fee waivers are often available for low-income filers.
Pro bono legal services for low-income Delawareans in family, housing, and consumer law matters.
Visit Website →Free civil legal services statewide for low-income residents, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
Visit Website →Provides free legal help for low-income residents in housing, family, and public benefits matters.
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