County Courts Building
401 Bosley Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Information
410-887-2139
Central Assignment Office
410-887-3497
Enforcement (Room 508)
410-887-4446
Establishment (Room G-10 - Ground Floor)
410-887-3200
Payment Information (Room 509)
800-723-9937
410-962-1110
The division will file for a child support order and provide location and enforcement services for residents of Baltimore County and others who qualify on a legal jurisdictional basis. Services provided include legal establishment of the support obligation, enforcement of existing court orders, including civil and criminal contempt citations and license suspension, and the collection of disbursement of child support payments. Applications may be requested by mail, phone, or in person. A $25 application fee is required.
Circuit Court For Baltimore County
County Courts Building
401 Bosley Avenue, Room 509
Towson, MD 21204
410-887-6570
This division offers free classes designed to assist concerned parents in focusing on their children's needs during separation and divorce. Separate classes for children are also offered.
Counseling, Emergency and Transitional Shelter, and Legal Representation
Go to the Clerk's Office in the Court nearest your home to fill out the papers.
Monday-Friday, 8:30 To 4:30
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.
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 To 4:30 PM.
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.
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.
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.
410-547-6537
this service refers low and moderate income individuals to free (pro bono) attorneys.
This free internet site contains information and forms on Maryland Family Law. Public Internet terminals are available at all Baltimore County public library locations.
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.
Wednesday 2:00 P.M. To 7:00 P.M.
Friday 9:00 A.M. To 2:00 P.M.
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.
The following services provide or give referrals for Counseling, Emergency and Transitional Shelter, and Legal Representation for those seeking relief from domestic violence.
Battered Spouse Program
410-269-0378 (Baltimore Line)
410-269-4393
Battered Spouse Program Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland
410-828-6390 (24-Hour Hotline)
410-828-1334
Family Crisis Center
410-285-4357 (Counseling)
410-285-7496 (Shelter)
House of Ruth, Inc.
410-889-RUTH (24-Hour Hotline)
410-889-0840
Battered Spouse Program Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland
410-857-0077 (24-Hour Hotline)
410-876-1233
Hearty House, Inc
301-662-8800 (24-Hour Hotline and Office)
Family Violence Unit
1 Investment Place
Towson, MD 21204
Ex Parte Advocate
410-853-3030
24 Hour Hotline: 410-828-6390
House Of Ruth
2201 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Hotline: 410 889-7884
Administration: 410 889-0840
Domestic Violence Legal Clinic: 410 554-8463