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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.

Fee Waivers in Washington D.C. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alimony

Basic information about alimony, also known as "spousal support."

Starting a Child Support Case Fact Sheet

A two page flyer about starting a child support case in D.C.

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.

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.

Starting a Child Support Case Fact Sheet

A two page flyer about starting a child support case in D.C.

Fee Waivers in Washington D.C. 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.

Videos to Help You in Family Court - Fee Waiver & Initial Hearing

Navigating divorce, custody, fee waivers, and other related issues in family court can be difficult. In order to help break down different family law issues, please watch our comprehensive video series to better understand: • Filing for Divorce (including what to expect at the first hearing) • Filing for Custody • Applying for a Fee Waiver • Navigating the Child Support Calculator • And More! Each video focuses on a specific topic. You can watch the videos in order or click on each video based on your question. More videos will be coming soon (including discovery and evidence)!

Frequently Asked Questions About Alimony

Basic information about alimony, also known as "spousal support."

Videos to Help You in Family Court - Fee Waiver & Initial Hearing

Navigating divorce, custody, fee waivers, and other related issues in family court can be difficult. In order to help break down different family law issues, please watch our comprehensive video series to better understand: • Filing for Divorce (including what to expect at the first hearing) • Filing for Custody • Applying for a Fee Waiver • Navigating the Child Support Calculator • And More! Each video focuses on a specific topic. You can watch the videos in order or click on each video based on your question. More videos will be coming soon (including discovery and evidence)!

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