§ 2412

(a) Prior to granting a third-party visitation order the Court shall, find after a hearing on the merits, or accept the agreement of the parties that: (1) Third-party visitation is in the child's best interests; and, (2) One of the following as to each parent: a. The parent consents to the third-party visitation; b. The child is dependent, neglected or abused in the parent's care; c. The parent is deceased; or d. The parent objects to the visitation; however, the petitioner has demonstrated, by clear and convincing evidence, that the objection is unreasonable; and has demonstrated, by a preponderance of evidence, that the visitation will not substantially interfere with the parent/child relationship. (b) Prior to granting an order for third-party visitation between children, the Court shall find after a hearing on the merits, or accept the agreement of the parties, that the visitation is in the best interests of all children subject to the petition.77 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 9; 77 Del. Laws, c. 337, §§ 6, 7;