Dawson v. Dawson and Ward

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the Family Court’s decision granting guardianship of the child to the maternal aunt while awarding the paternal grandmother visitation. The Family Court properly applied the best-interests standard, considered the relevant household, relationship, adjustment, safety, and parental-preference evidence, and did not abuse its discretion in giving greater weight to the child’s longstanding relationship and residence with the maternal family.