Pro Se Project Welcome to the Family Law Self Help Center of the Montgomery County Circuit Court. Location: Judicial Center , Room 224 Phone: Walk-in Service Only Hours: 8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. (No intakes after 4 P.M. Completing intake by 3:00 P.M. recommended) Spanish interpreter available Wednesdays, from Noon to 4:00 P.M.

General Instructions

For individuals seeking an online resource for self help,selfhelpsupport.org, can be a valuable source of information useful to an individual who is representing him/herself.

The Family Law Self Help Center is a FREE walk-in clinic, staffed by attorneys and paralegals, which provides either general legal information, or limited legal advice, in family law matters such as divorce, custody, visitation, and child support.Whether a client receives advice or information will depend on the client's needs, and eligibility under our income guidelines. The Family Law Self Help Center is designed to assist individuals who want to represent themselves in SIMPLE family matters only. Individuals with contested or complex cases should retain their own attorneys.

If a client wishes to represent his or herself in a family law matter, the Family Law Self Help Center can help determine which family law forms are the most appropriate, help with the completion of the forms, and provide information on how to navigate the system, and the law in general. If the family law matter is too complex, or otherwise inappropriate for our center (e.g. domestic violence, exceptions, emergency petitions, guardianships, contested matters, or complex property or support issues), we will attempt to refer the client an appropriate agency or program.

The Family Law Self Help Center is not a substitute for an attorney.

• We do not represent clients.


• We do not file paperwork for clients.


• Our attorneys do not go to Court with clients or help them try their cases.


• Our attorneys cannot call, write letters, or otherwise communicate with opposing parties, counsel, Masters, Judges, or agencies.


• Our attorneys cannot help people who already have an attorney.

Domestic Relations Forms

Domestic Relations Forms are available for free at the Family Window (Room 107), on the first floor of the courthouse. They are also available online through the Family Services Program web site.