Family Court Help Centers
Most circuit courts have walk-in centers where you can get free legal help from lawyers, paralegals, or court staff. Only lawyers give legal advice. These centers help with family law cases including child custody, child support, child access, divorce, name change, domestic violence and paternity. Some centers help with adoption and guardianship cases.
Center staff CAN explain family law processes, answer questions, help with court forms, and help you open, answer, or move forward your family case. They CAN NOT represent you in court, file paperwork for you, or help you if you have a lawyer. Each center operates independently, and most have a first come/first served sign-up process.
| City/County | Address | Days | Hours | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany | 59 Prospect Sq., Cumberland | Tuesday | 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 301-722-3390 | Allegany Family Services |
| Anne Arundel | 8 Church Cir., Annapolis. Suite 303 | Mon-Fri | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | 410-222-1153 | Anne Arundel Family Law Self Help Center |
| Baltimore City | 111 N. Calvert St., Baltimore. Room 114. | Mon-Fri | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Baltimore City Family Law Self Help Center | |
| Baltimore County | Virtual Assistance - Schedule a Virtual Appointment | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.) | Baltimore County Self-Help Office | |
| Virtual Assistance - Schedule a Virtual Appointment | Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (closed 12-12:30 p.m.) | |||
| Calvert | 175 Main St., Prince Frederick | Wednesday | 12:30p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 410-535-1600 X2516 | Calvert County Family Law Self Help Center |
| Caroline | 109 Market St., Denton. Room 200 | Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Caroline Family Services | |
| 109 Market St., Denton. Room 200 | Third Thursday of the month | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | |||
| Carroll | 55 N. Court St., Westminster. Suite 208 | Wednesday | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 410-386-2751 | Carroll Family Law Administration |
| 55 N. Court St., Westminster. Suite 208 | Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-386-2751 | ||
| Cecil | 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 | Monday | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 410-996-1157 | Cecil Family Law Assistance |
| 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 | Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | 410-996-1157 | ||
| 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 | Wednesday | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 410-996-1157 | ||
| 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 | Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | 410-996-1157 | ||
| Charles | Legal Advice Hotline Only | Monday - Thursday | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 240-216-9113 | Charles Family Services |
| Dorchester | 206 High St., Cambridge. Room 101 | Monday | 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 410-228-1395 | Dorchester Family Services |
| 206 High St., Cambridge. Room 101 | Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 410-228-1395 | ||
| Frederick | 100 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Lower level. | Tues-Thurs | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 301-600-2023 | Frederick Family Services |
| Frederick Community College, Bldg. E | 3rd Tuesday | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 301-600-2023 | ||
| Garrett | 203 S. 4th St., Oakland | Mon-Fri | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 301-334-7602 | Garrett Family Services |
| Harford | 20 W. Courtland St., Bel Air. Level A | Mon-Fri | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 410-638-4916 | Harford Self Help Center |
| Howard | 9250 Judicial Way, Ellicott City | Monday (Appt. only) & Wednesday (Walk-in only) | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-313-2135 | Howard Family Law Assistance |
| 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia | 2nd & 3rd Tuesday (Appt. only) | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 410-313-2135 | ||
| Kent | 103 N. Cross St., Chestertown. 2nd floor. | Tues & Thurs | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | 410-810-1059 | Kent Family Law Assistance |
| 103 N. Cross St., Chestertown. 2nd floor. | Wednesday | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 410-810-1059 | ||
| Montgomery | 50 Maryland Ave., Rockville. South Tower, Room 1500. | Mon-Fri | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 240-777-9076 | Montgomery Family Law Self Help Center |
| 50 Maryland Ave., Rockville. South Tower, Room 1500. | Tuesday | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 240-777-9076 | ||
| Prince George's | 14735 Main St, Upper Marlboro. Room M0416 | Mon-Fri | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | 301-780-8000 | Prince George's Family Division |
| Room M2435 | Mon-Thurs | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 240-391-6370 | ||
| Room M2435 | Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | 240-391-6370 | ||
| Queen Anne's | 200 N. Commerce St., Centreville. Suite 114 | Mon-Fri | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Queen Anne's Family Law Clinic | |
| 200 Library Cir., Stevensville | 1st & 2nd Thursday | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | |||
| 121 S. Commerce St., Centerville | 3rd & 4th Thursday | 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | |||
| Somerset | 30513 Prince William St., Princess Anne | Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-621-7583 | Somerset Family Law Self Help Center |
| St. Mary's | 41605 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown | Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | St. Mary's County Family Services | |
| 41605 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown | last Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | |||
| 21677 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd., Lexington Park | 1-3 x per month | Call for hours | 301-475-7844 x4121 | ||
| Talbot | 11 N. Washington St., Easton. South Wing. | Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-770-6806 | Talbot Family Services |
| 11 N. Washington St., Easton. South Wing. | 1st & 3rd Friday | 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 410-770-6806 | ||
| 100 W. Dover St., Easton | 1st Thursday | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 410-770-6806 | ||
| Washington | 24 Summit Ave., Hagerstown. Room 229 | Thursday | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | 240-313-2580 | Washington Family Law Clinic |
| Wicomico | 101 N. Division St., Salisbury | Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 410-334-3110 | Wicomico Family Law Self Help Center |
| 101 N. Division St., Salisbury | Thursday | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 410-334-3110 | ||
| Worcester | One W. Market St., Snow Hill. Room 101 | Monday | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 410-632-5638 | Worcester Family Law Self Help Center |
| One W. Market St., Snow Hill. Room 101 | 3rd Wednesday (Guardianship only) | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 410-632-5638 |