Circuit Court-Family Law Division is a specialized public service division of the Prince George’s County Circuit Court, dedicated to providing procedural guidance and resources for individuals navigating family law matters. It serves as a centralized information hub, offering essential support to both represented and self-represented litigants, with a focus on accessibility and public service rather than legal representation.
The division provides procedural assistance, court form access, and referrals without offering legal advice, ensuring that all individuals can understand and participate in the judicial process. It supports a wide range of clients, including those dealing with domestic violence, custody disputes, and other sensitive family issues, and offers resources such as the Family Law Orientation program to help self-represented litigants better understand court procedures.
Services Offered
- Adoption case filing and answer forms
- Annulment case filing and answer forms
- Child custody and visitation case filing and answer forms
- Child support case filing and answer forms
- Distribution of marital property case filing and answer forms
- Divorce case filing and answer forms
- Guardianship and paternity case filing and answer forms
- Petitions for Protection from domestic violence
- Lawyer referral information
- Information on Safe Access/Visitation Centers
- Family Law Orientation for self-represented litigants
- Information on other resources
- Information on specific cases
- Procedural assistance with cases
- Requests for Transcription and Compact Discs (ordering transcripts and CDs/USBs)
Located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, the division operates within the Prince George’s County Courthouse and provides services primarily to county residents. It supports individuals involved in family law cases and offers information in English, with additional accessibility resources available through the county’s website translation features.
