Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Howard County, Maryland:
- Where to file for child custody in Howard County
- How to find or contact the Howard County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Howard County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Howard County, Maryland
In Howard County, child custody is handled by the Howard County Circuit Court
NAME OF COURT
Howard County Circuit Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Howard County Circuit Court
8360 Court Avenue
Ellicott City, MD 21043Family Law Office
https://mdcourts.gov/circuit/howard/family
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. from 4:30 p.m. excluding court holidays
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Howard County Child Custody Forms & Fees
Maryland Child Custody Forms Used in Howard County
https://www.courts.state.md.us
Howard County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you can't afford Howard 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.
Howard County Family Court Self-Help Materials
Maryland Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Howard County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Howard County Child Custody Lawyers
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