Name of Program: Family Law Hotline, operated by the Women's Law Center and the Legal Aid Bureau

Brief Description of the Program: Volunteer and staff attorneys take calls from all over the State of Maryland to answer basic family law questions and make resource referrals.  This program can help you to represent yourself in court. They will provide instructions designed to help you with legal problems such as divorce and custody. 

Helpline: call 1-800-845-8550

Call-in Service? Yes [X] No [ ] 

Hours for call-in service: Monday through Friday, 9:30AM - 4:30PM

Telephone Appointment Needed? Yes [ ] No [X]

Telephone Number: 1-800-845-8550

Type of Legal Problems Handled by this Program: This program answer basic family law questions such as "What are the grounds for divorce?" or "If I leave with the kids, can I still get child support?"

Types of Help That This Program Offers: Attorneys provide free legal information and advice over the phone to Maryland residents who are experiencing family law problems. The attorneys will help you decide if you have a legal problem, and will help you find out what options are available for solving it.

Are there income requirements for service? Yes [X] No [ ]
In order to be eligible for help, your income must be at or below 50% of the state median income, in accordance with MLSC guidelines.