Custody Fact Sheet A two page flyer about custody and visitation in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
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General Information About Custody
Basic information about seeking custody of a child.
By: Children's Law Center
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Custody Jurisdiction Decision Tree
This decision tree was created to help people figure out the right jurisdiction to file their custody case. This program is based on the District of Columbia's Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA).
By: D.C. Family Court Self Help Center
Fee Waivers Fact Sheet A two page flyer about how to get court fees waived in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
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Filing For A Fee Waiver
Information about how to get court fees waived in family law cases.
By: Children's Law Center
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Self-Help Court Form: Application to Proceed without Prepayment of Costs or Fees
This document provides a link to a website that will help you complete a court form, called an Application Proceed without Prepayment of Costs or Fees. You can use this form for civil, family, landlord-tenant, and small claims cases. You may use this form if you want to ask the Court to waive your court costs and fees due to financial hardship. Any party in a case may use this form.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Serving Court Papers Fact Sheet A two page article about how to serve court papers in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
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