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.
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany Family Services | 59 Prospect Sq., Cumberland |
301-722-3390 | 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday |
| Allegany Family Services | 59 Prospect Sq., Cumberland |
301-722-3390 | 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Tuesdays |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel Family Law Self Help Center | 8 Church Cir., Annapolis. Suite 301 |
410-222-1153 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Monday-Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County Self-Help Office | 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson |
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Monday-Thursday | |
| Baltimore County Self-Help Office | 401 Bosley Avenue, Towson |
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City Family Law Self Help Center | 111 N. Calvert St., Baltimore. Room 114. |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Monday-Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert County Family Law Self Help Center | 175 Main St., Prince Frederick |
410-535-1600 X2516 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Wednesday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Family Services | 109 Market St., Denton. Room 200 |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Monday | |
| Caroline Family Services | 109 Market St., Denton. Room 200 |
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Third Thursday of the month |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Family Law Administration | 55 N. Court St., Westminster. Suite 208 |
410-386-2751 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Wednesday |
| Carroll Family Law Administration | 55 N. Court St., Westminster. Suite 208 |
410-386-2751 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Thursday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Family Law Assistance | 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 |
410-996-1157 | 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. | Monday |
| Cecil Family Law Assistance | 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 |
410-996-1157 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Tuesday |
| Cecil Family Law Assistance | 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 |
410-996-1157 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Wednesday & Thursday |
| Cecil Family Law Assistance | 129 East Main St., Elkton. Room 205 |
410-996-1157 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Family Services | 200 Charles St., La Plata, MD 20646 |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Monday-Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorchester Family Services | 206 High St., Cambridge. Room 101 |
410-228-1395 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Monday |
| Dorchester Family Services | 410-228-1395 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Wednesday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Family Services | 100 W. Patrick St., Frederick. Lower level |
301-600-1899 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Monday-Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Family Services | 203 S. 4th St., Oakland |
301-334-7602 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Monday-Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harford Self Help Center | 20 W. Courtland St., Bel Air. Level A |
410-638-4916 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Monday-Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Family Law Assistance | 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia |
410-313-2135 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Monday & Wednesday (Appt. only) |
| Howard Family Law Assistance | 9250 Judicial Way, Ellicott City |
410-313-2135 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Monday & Wednesday (Appt. only) |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Family Law Assistance | 103 N. Cross St., Chestertown. 2nd floor. |
410-810-1059 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Tuesday & Thursday |
| Kent Family Law Assistance | 103 N. Cross St., Chestertown. 2nd floor. |
410-810-1059 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Wednesday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Family Law Self Help Center | 50 Maryland Ave., Rockville. South Tower, Room 1500. |
240-777-9145 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Monday-Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's Family Division | 14735 Main St, Upper Marlboro. Room M0416 |
301-780-8000 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Monday-Friday |
| Prince George's Family Division | Room M2435 |
240-391-6370 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Monday-Thursday |
| Prince George's Family Division | Room M2435 |
240-391-6370 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Anne's Family Law Clinic | 200 N. Commerce St., Centreville. Suite 114 |
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Monday-Friday | |
| Queen Anne's Family Law Clinic | Kent Island Branch Library, 200 Library Cir., Stevensville |
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 3rd Thursday | |
| Queen Anne's Family Law Clinic | Centreville Branch Library, 121 S. Commerce St., Centerville |
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | 1st Thursday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's County Family Services | 41605 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Wednesday | |
| St. Mary's County Family Services | 41605 Courthouse Dr., Leonardtown |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 1st and last Friday | |
| St. Mary's County Family Services | 21677 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd., Lexington Park |
301-475-7844 x4110 | Call for hours | 1-3 x per month |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Family Law Self Help Center | Prince William St., Princess Anne |
410-621-7583 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Family Services | 100 W. Dover St., Easton |
410-770-6806 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 1st Thursday |
| Talbot Family Services | 11 N. Washington St., Easton. South Wing. |
410-770-6806 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Monday |
| Talbot Family Services | 11 N. Washington St., Easton. South Wing. |
410-770-6806 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 1st & 3rd Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Family Law Clinic | 24 Summit Ave., Hagerstown. Room 229 |
240-313-2580 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Thursday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wicomico Family Law Self Help Center | 101 N. Division St., Salisbury |
410-334-3110 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Monday-Friday |
| Website | Address | Telephone | Hours | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Family Law Self Help Center | One W. Market St., Snow Hill. Room 101 |
410-632-5638 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Tuesday |
| Worcester Family Law Self Help Center | One W. Market St., Snow Hill. Room 101 |
410-632-5638 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | 3rd Wednesday by appointment (Guardianship only) |