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DE HB410
Bill
Status
7/23/2010
Primary Sponsor
Edward Bennett
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AI Summary
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Permits parties to a divorce or annulment proceeding to take actions affecting property disposition upon death, provided they give written notice to the other party including descriptions of affected property and contact information for administrators.
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Makes actions affecting property disposition upon death voidable at the court's discretion if taken before final decree entry, unless parties agree otherwise in writing.
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Creates rebuttable presumptions for property disposition after one party's death: surviving spouse's interests are superior for marital property, while third-party interests are superior for non-marital property.
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Clarifies that the automatic preliminary injunction becomes effective against the respondent upon service of petition, entry of appearance, filing of responsive pleading, or written acknowledgment by the respondent or their attorney.
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Modifies restraining order provisions to allow parties to notify each other of proposed extraordinary expenditures and account to the court for such expenditures made after the order is issued.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Divorce And Annulment.
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/23/2010