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Child & Spousal Support
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Alimony Fact Sheet
Alimony (also called spousal support) is financial support paid by one former spouse to the other after a divorce or a legal separation. This fact sheet explains the details and process of alimony in DC. Read More
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Child Support Fact Sheet
Each child is entitled to be supported by both parents, and all parents have a legal duty to support their children. Court-ordered child support is usually money, but may also include medical support, such as health insurance or assistance with medical expenses. Read More
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Fee Waivers Fact Sheet
In D.C. Family Court, it costs $80 to start a divorce, custody, visitation or child support case. Once the case has been started, it costs $20 to file a counterclaim or a motion. There may also be other costs, such as witness fees or publication of notices. This two page flyer will explain how to get court fees waived in D.C. Read More
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Filing For A Fee Waiver
Information about how to get court fees waived in family law cases. Read More
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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. Read More
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Starting a Child Support Case Fact Sheet
A two page flyer about starting a child support case in D.C. Read More
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