Family Court - Prince George's County

Hearings    Orders

Filing Requirements
Fees:     Court Fees     Sheriff's Fees     Fee Waivers
Forms: Distribution Assistance, Domestic Case Management (DCM) Forms, Child Support Worksheets, Notarization, Emergency Hearings

Fees
Court Fees
Uncontested Divorce Master Fee: None
Pro Se Filing Fee: $105
Filing Fee with an Attorney: $115
Post-Judgment Filing Fee: $25 to open closed case

Sheriff's Fees
Sheriff's fee for service: $40
Reissuance of Summons: No additional fee.

Fee Waivers
Fees themselves are not waived. What is waived is the prepayment of fees and a decision will be made at the completion of the hearing with respect to what will be permanently waived. Either party may be found responsible for the fees.


Forms
Distribution
The most reliable source of family court forms is the Administrative Office of the Courts, Family Services Division, which provides the most recent versions of forms for pro se litigants through their website. Forms are also available from the Information/Paralegal Center.

Forms Assistance for Pro Se Litigants
Legal Aid Bureau, Pro Se Project Monday through Thursday 9-4 and Friday 9-12, 1-800 numbers on flyers.

DCM Forms
The Court likes to have DCM forms, but they do not enforce the requirement.

If you are considering filing for custody in Maryland, there is a new online tool which will walk you though a series of questions and ask you to provide information. At the end of the process, you will have the appropriate Maryland Domestic Relation forms for custody, filled out and read to print.

Child Support Worksheets/Guidelines
Available at the Family Court Coordinators Office.

Notarization
Most forms do not require a notary. Military affidavits require notary.

Emergency Hearing (Pro Se Litigants)
There is emergency court from 9-4:30. You must file a petition and give the other party 24 hours to respond. There is no 24-hour requirement when the child is in danger. In that case, "reasonable notice" is all that is required. Court may issue an order and then give the other party a chance to come in within 48 hours.


Source: A joint project of the Women's Law Center and MLAN, along with interviews conducted with Family Law Court Coordinators, court clerks and local advocates practicing in this county.  Updated by the Maryland State Law Library (MSLL).


Date of Last Review: 10/3/08 (PLL/M.A.J.)