Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Anne Arundel County, Maryland:
- Where to file for child custody in Anne Arundel County
- How to find or contact the Anne Arundel County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Anne Arundel County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
In Anne Arundel County, child custody is handled by the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court
NAME OF COURT
Anne Arundel County Circuit Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Anne Arundel Circuit Court
8 Church Circle
Annapolis, MD 21401The court has a Family Law Self-Help Center on the third floor. See below for hours and more information.
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Court Clerk: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding court holidays
Family Law Self-Help Center: Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 4:30 p.m. Telephone help is available through the Maryland Courts Self-Help Center at 410-260-1392 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday. You may also live chat with an attorney online during telephone hours. See the Self-Help Center website for current information.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Anne Arundel County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Maryland Child Custody Forms Used in Anne Arundel County
https://www.courts.state.md.us
Anne Arundel County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you can't afford Anne Arundel County court filing fees, see the Maryland Courts' fee waiver information.
Get Help With Maryland Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
Anne Arundel County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Maryland Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Anne Arundel County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Anne Arundel County Child Custody Lawyers
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