Delaware Petition-Imperiling Family Relationships is a petition filed in the state of Delaware that seeks to protect family relationships from being harmed or destroyed. This type of petition seeks to prevent a situation where a child, parent, or family member is being threatened with physical, emotional, or financial harm. It can be used to protect a family member from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The Delaware Family Court will review the petition and make a determination on whether the family relationship should be protected. If the Court grants the petition, the family relationship is protected and the person responsible for the harm must discontinue their behavior or face legal consequences. There are two types of Delaware Petition-Imperiling Family Relationships: (1) petitions to protect children from abuse or exploitation, and (2) petitions to protect elder adults from abuse or exploitation.