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• 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. Read More

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  D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center

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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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  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. Read More

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  D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center

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  Spanish / Español