The Family Court Operations Division receives and handles the following types of cases: child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, adoption, divorce, custody, guardianship, visitation, paternity, child benefits, termination of parental rights, mental health and empowerment. Where possible, feasible and legal, cases involving family members are heard by a judge in order to minimize court appearances, reduce the risk of conflicting orders and ensure high-quality decisions based on full knowledge of the issues affecting the family. The Family Court Self-Help Centre is a free walk-in service that provides unrepresented individuals with general legal information on various family law issues (such as divorce, custody, visitation, family allowances). If you don`t have a lawyer after that, you can still file court documents with CIC. You can also register to file court documents online through the CaseFileXpress e-filing system. For more information on e-filing, visitwww.fileandservexpress.com/dcmicrosite/ or call toll-free 877-433-4533 or email info@cfxpress.com during business hours. Our mission in the Office of the Clerk is to meet the expectations of the public and the judiciary by providing exceptional service while consistently maintaining the administration of justice. Information on family court cases is not published online. Office of the Clerk (Principal): (202) 354-3000 Civil: (202) 354-3190 Criminal: (202) 354-3060 General Questions: (202) 354-3120 Attorney Admissions: (202) 354-3110 The Family Treatment Court was established through a partnership between the Family Court and the Deputy Mayor`s Office for Children, Youth, Families and Seniors and works with key stakeholders in the Health and Social Services District. Adjacent to the E. Barrett Prettyman Courthouse is John Marshall Park.
The park was named in honour of John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835, who once resided on the park site. 333 Constitution Avenue N.W. Washington D.C. 20001 Room 1225 The Office of the Council for Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN) is a branch of the Family Court of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The NAC Office maintains a list of qualified lawyers available for appointment in child abuse and neglect cases The Central Family Court Reception Centre (CIC) is the primary place to disseminate information to the public and to the various government agencies involved in family court cases. The Department of Youth and Neglect deals with cases of juvenile delinquency, child abuse and neglect, persons in need of supervision (PIN) and other cases related to status offenders such as cases of school absenteeism and cases out of control. Monday to Friday (except public holidays) from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Filiation and Support Service of the Family Court is the main place to deal with all cases where the determination of paternity and/or child support is requested. The Directorate is also responsible for the processing of arrest warrants (arrest warrants). The Family Paternity Court Initiative was created in response to the district`s significant need to provide services to fathers who are unable to maintain healthy relationships with their children and/or adequately support their financial well-being.
The Directorate of Domestic Relations handles cases filed through the Central Reception Centre of the Family Court for Divorce, Annulment, Legal Separation, Custody, Visits, Reserve Guardianship, Foreign Judgments, Foreign Subpoenas and Adoptions. The Marriages Office Section of the Family Relations Branch of the Family Court Operations Division issues marriage licenses and ministerial permits for marriages to be performed in the District of Columbia. The office also maintains a list of public servants who marry at the Moultrie courthouse.
