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| Child Support Division | ||
| Enforcement (Room 508) 410-887-4446 Establishment
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Payment Information (Room 509) |
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| Domestic Violence | ||
| Counseling, Emergency and Transitional Shelter, and Legal Representation | ||
| Ex Parte/Protective Order | ||
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Go to the Clerk's Office in the Court nearest your home
to fill out the papers. Monday-Friday, 8:30 To
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| Family Law Assistance Project (FLSP) | ||
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Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (410) 547-6537 This is a free program for low and moderate income individuals filing for divorce and custody without a lawyer (pro se). This program combines self-help classes with optional family and individual counseling. Evening classes meet monthly in the county courts building. |
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| Family Law Hotline | ||
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The Family Law Center (900) 845-8550 This hotline provides information on how
to obtain a separation, child custody, child support, and ways to escape
domestic violence. The hotline operates Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 AM
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| Lawyer Referral Services | ||
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Baltimore County Bar Association (410) 337-9100 This service will refer you to an
experienced attorney. Participating attorneys charge a fee of $35.00 for
a one-half hour consultation. The purpose of the consultation is to
determine if further legal assistance is needed. Subsequent fees are set
by the attorney. |
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| Legal Aid Bureau | ||
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Baltimore County Office (410) 296-6705 A pro se Divorce Class is held monthly
for those who have been separated for at least two years and have no
child support, property or alimony issues. |
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| Legal Forms Helpline | ||
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The Family Law Center (800) 818-9888 This hotline assists people in
determining if they should represent themselves in a family law case, in
understanding the legal process, and in completing the forms distributed
by the circuit court clerk's office. |
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| Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Inc. | ||
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410-547-6537 this service refers
low and moderate income individuals to free (pro bono) attorneys. |
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| People's Law Library Of Maryland | ||
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http://www.Peoples-Law.com This free
internet site contains information and forms on Maryland Family Law.
Public Internet terminals are available at all Baltimore County public
library locations. |
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| Pro Se Family Law Program | ||
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The Family Law Center (410) 887-3446 Ground Floor, County Courts Building This program provides assistance to those who are handling their simple, uncontested family law cases without a lawyer, using forms available from the circuit court. No appointments are necessary. The hours are as follows: Monday 9:00 A.M. To 2:00 P.M. |
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| Reduced Fee Program | ||
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Baltimore County Bar Association (410) 337-9100 This program refers low and moderate
income individuals to attorneys. There is no charge for the initial
consultation. The hourly fee for representation is $50.00. |
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The following services provide or give referrals for Counseling, Emergency and Transitional Shelter, and Legal Representation for those seeking relief from domestic violence.
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