Costs of genetic testing [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].
Del. Code tit. 13, § 8-507
in effect(a) Subject to assessment of fees under subchapter VI of this chapter, payment of the cost of initial genetic testing must be made in advance:
(1) By a child-support agency in a proceeding in which the child-support agency is providing services;
(2) By the individual who made the request for genetic testing;
(3) As agreed by the parties; or
(4) As ordered by the court.
(b) If the cost of genetic testing is paid by a child-support agency, the agency may seek reimbursement from the genetic parent whose parent-child relationship is established.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c008/sc05/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026