Self Help (Pro Se) Program Directory for People's Law Library

This program can help you to represent yourself in court. They will provide forms and instructions designed to help you with legal problems such as divorce, custody and defenses.

Name of Program: Baltimore County Pro Se Program

Brief Description of the Program: This is a Court-affiliated family law project handling divorce, child support, annulments, defenses, and visitation.

Project Location: Baltimore County Circuit Court Building
Street Address: 401 Bosley Avenue, second floor
City: Towson, Maryland
County: Baltimore Zip Code: 21204

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Project Director or Contact Person: Richard Abbott

Walk-in Service? Yes [X] No [ ] 

Hours for walk-in service: Monday and Friday, 9:00AM -2:00PM. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 2:00PM - 7:00PM; (suggest arriving early) 

Telephone Appointment Needed? Yes [ ] No [X]

Telephone Number: This project cannot be reached by telephone.

Type of Legal Problems Handled by this Program: This program assists pro se family law litigants by legal information and assistance with forms - divorce (contested, uncontested, at-fault and no-fault), child support motions (parent and non-parent), motions to modify child support, petitions to waive costs, property claims as part of divorce, alimony claims as part of divorce, custody (including third party custody), defenses (answers to a complaint for divorce or custody), name changes and assisting people in drafting orders for court approval after a Master's Hearing.

Types of Help That This Program Offers: This program provides one-on-one help by providing an initial screening for legal problems, legal information, assistance with Domestic Relations forms and instructions supplied by the Court Clerk, MICPEL forms, and referrals.

Are there income requirements for service? Yes [ ] No [X]

For additional information on legal self help services provided in this county, contact:  Richard Abbott, and Susan Land, Family Support Services, 410-887-3446

Source:  MLAN Survey of Providers

Last legal review 10/21/05 (MLAN/DK)