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Delaware Legal Code

§ 726a

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In the absence of a criminal conviction, if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a parent has sexually abused a child, the court shall prohibit all visitation and contact between that parent and the child, until it considers testimony from a certified mental health professional who is the therapist for the child, as to whether such a custodial, residential or visitation arrangement is in the child's best interests. If a custodial, residential or visitation arrangement is in the child's best interests, in determining same, the court should consider all relevant factors including: (1) Whether the abusive parent has successfully completed a treatment program of evaluation and counseling that is specifically designed for sexual abusers and is conducted by a public or private agency or a certified mental health professional, and as a result, does not pose a risk to children; (2) Whether the abusive parent has successfully completed a program of alcohol or drug abuse counseling if the court determines such counseling is appropriate; and (3) Any testimony by a certified mental health professional who is the therapist

ly completed a program of alcohol or drug abuse counseling if the court determines such counseling is appropriate; and (3) Any testimony by a certified mental health professional who is the therapist for the sexually abusive parent.76 Del. Laws, c. 174, § 6;