Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support
A list of questions and answers about child support. This information can help you if you are trying to get child support or if someone else is trying to make you pay child support.
By: DC Bar Pro Bono Program
Child Support A two page flyer about child support in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Child Support Guideline Calculator
(Separate Website)
This website provides a tool for estimating the amount of child support a parent might be required to pay under D.C. law.
By: Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
Frequently Asked Questions About Alimony
Basic information about alimony, also known as "spousal support."
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
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Spanish / Español
Alimony A two page flyer about alimony in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Child Support and Alimony from Military Personnel and Department of Defense Employees
(Separate Website)
Federal law authorizes the pay of active, reserve, and retired members of the military and the pay of civilian employees of the Federal government to be garnished (or attached) for the payment of child and/or spousal support. Go to this web page to find information about the process and location for getting a garnishment or wage attachment against any member of the military or any civilian employee of the Department of Defense (DOD).
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Common Questions about the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act
(Separate Website)
This document answers common questions about the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act.
By: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Other Information
Fee Waivers A two page flyer about how to get court fees waived in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Violence
Information about the definition of domestic violence and how to stay safe.
By: DC Bar Pro Bono Program
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French / Français
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Spanish / Español
Frequently Asked Questions About the Rights of Domestic Partners
This article will answer some of the frequently asked questions about the new D.C. Domestic Partnership law and the rights of domestic partners. However, there are questions for which the law does not yet provide an answer. This means that there will be uncertainty about many issues until cases come into the courts and there are court rulings that provide guidance to parties and their lawyers.
By: Linda Ravdin and Lauren Krauthamer
Serving Court Papers A two page article about how to serve court papers in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Custody / Visitation
General Information
Custody A two page flyer about custody and visitation in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
General Information About Custody
Basic information about seeking custody of a child.
By: Children's Law Center
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Spanish / Español
Other
Fee Waivers A two page flyer about how to get court fees waived in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Filing for A Fee Waiver
Information about how to get court fees waived in family law cases.
By: Children's Law Center
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Frequently Asked Questions About Domestic Violence
Information about the definition of domestic violence and how to stay safe.
By: DC Bar Pro Bono Program
Read this in:
French / Français
,
Spanish / Español
Serving Court Papers A two page article about how to serve court papers in D.C.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Tax Credits
Earned Income Tax Credit
(Separate Website)
Basic information about the Earned Income Tax Credit which provides tax benefits for people who work.
By: DC EITC Campaign
Divorce / Separation / Annulment
Divorce in the District of Columbia
Can I Get a Divorce?
A summary of of D.C.'s requirements to get a divorce.
By: Children's Law Center
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Spanish / Español
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