(a) A federal worker who is furloughed or required to work without pay during a shutdown may apply to a court for a temporary stay, postponement, or suspension regarding any payment of rent, mortgage, tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, judgment, or other civil obligation or liability that the federal worker owes or would owe during the duration of the shutdown.

Terms Used In Delaware Code Title 6 Sec. 2505E

  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.

(b) A court may grant relief if the court finds that the ability of the federal worker to pay such obligation has been materially affected by the shutdown.

82 Del. Laws, c. 2, § 1;