Where do I go?

• The court that handles divorces in D.C. is the D.C. Family Court.
• D.C. Family Court is a part of D.C. Superior Court.
• The courthouse is located at 500 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001 (at 5th and D Streets, N.W.)
• It is one block from the Judiciary Square Metro stop (Red line) or one block from the Archives/Navy Memorial stop (Green/Yellow lines).  
• See www.dccourts.gov for more information about the D.C. court system.

Where do I file court papers?

• Court papers in a divorce proceeding are filed with the Family Court Central Intake Center (CIC).
• CIC is located on the JM level of the courthouse, Room JM-520.
• CIC is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where are the court files kept?

• Court files in divorce cases are kept in the Domestic Relations Clerk's Office, Room JM-300.
• These files are open to the public, and you are permitted to review your own file.
• Information about D.C. Family Court cases is not posted online.

Where can I get the forms that I need?

• Online - click here.  You can fill out these forms online, but you will still need to print them and file them with the court.
• D.C. Family Court Central Intake Center, Room JM-520 of the D.C. courthouse.
• D.C. Family Court Self-Help Center, Room JM-570 of the D.C. courthouse.
• D.C. Bar Pro Se Divorce Clinic.