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 any kind of family law issue. 

Name of Program: Legal Aid Bureau Anne Arundel County Family Law Pro Se Project

Brief Description of the Program: This program provides information and forms for family law issues to Anne Arundel County residents by way of walk-in and telephone services as described below. This is on a first come first serve basis.

Project Location: Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County
Street Address: 7 Church Circle, Room 2I - 38
City: Annapolis, Maryland
County: Anne Arundel Zip Code: 21401

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Project Director or Contact Person: Anita Bailey

Walk-in Service? Yes [X] No [ ] 

Hours for walk-in service: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:00AM - 4:30PM; Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:00AM - 1:00PM

Telephone Appointment Needed? Yes [ ] No [X]

Call-in Service? Yes [X] No [ ] 

Hours for call-in service: Mondays - Fridays, 9:00AM - 12:00PM (noon)

Telephone Number: 410-280-5374     Fax Number: 410-222-1128

Type of Legal Problems Handled by this Program: The program assists pro se family litigants by providing legal information and forms regarding uncontested, at-fault and no-fault divorce; 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 as part of divorce; annulments, and defenses (answers to a complaint for divorce or custody); legal information and forms regarding name changes.

Types of Help That This Program Offers: The program provides one-on-one in-person assistance to clients by providing an initial screening for legal problems, legal information, Domestic Relations forms and instructions provided by the Court Clerk, occasional help filling in forms, and referrals. The program will mail materials to clients.

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

For additional information on legal self help services provided in this county, contact: Katherine Nutile, Family Support Services Coordinator, 410-222-1210.

Source:  MLAN Survey of Providers                                                                Last date of review (no legal content) 1/29/06  (MLAN/NC)