Michael A. Mastracci, Esquire
The Right Lawyer
Can Make All The Difference
410.869.3400
Resources
Circuit Court
County Courts Building
401 Bosley Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Information
410-887-2139
Central Assignment Office
410-887-3497
Child Support Division
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.
Custody and Mediation Division
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.
Domestic Violence
Counseling, Emergency and Transitional Shelter, and Legal Representation
Ex Parte/Protective Order
Go to the Clerk's Office in the Court nearest your home to fill out the papers.
Monday-Friday, 8:30 To 4:30
Family Law Assistance Project (FLSP)
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.
Family Law Hotline
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.
Lawyer Referral Services
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.
Legal Aid Bureau
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.
Legal Forms Helpline
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.
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Inc.
410-547-6537
this service refers low and moderate income individuals to free (pro bono) attorneys.
People's Law Library Of Maryland
This free internet site contains information and forms on Maryland Family Law. Public Internet terminals are available at all Baltimore County public library locations.
Pro Se Family Law Program
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.
Reduced Fee Program
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.
Domestic Violence Resources
The following services provide or give referrals for Counseling, Emergency and Transitional Shelter, and Legal Representation for those seeking relief from domestic violence.
Family Crisis Centers - by County
Anne Arundel County
Battered Spouse Program
410-269-0378 (Baltimore Line)
410-269-4393
Baltimore County
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
Carroll County
Battered Spouse Program Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland
410-857-0077 (24-Hour Hotline)
410-876-1233
Harford County
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
