*** The last session of the Family Law Assistance Program for 2025 will be offered on December 22, 2025. The Family Law Assistance Program will begin again on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Morning Sessions
The Family Law Assistance Program is offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00am – 12:00pm – appointment recommended; however, walk-ins will be seen that day, as time permits. The Family Law Assistance Program is located in the Circuit Court for Howard County. When you arrive, please check in at the Law Library & Legal Resource Center, located on the first floor of the courthouse. An attorney is available to provide free consultation on how to represent oneself and complete forms for family law matters, such as custody, divorce, modification of child support and other family law issues. Visitors must be self-represented and have low to moderate income to qualify for service. If you have any questions or want to schedule an appointment, please contact the Law Librarian at 410-313-2135 or send an email to [email protected].
Evening Sessions
The Family Law Assistance Program is offered two evenings a month from 5:30pm – 7:30pm by appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call the Law Librarian at 410-313-2135 or send an email to [email protected]. Please note: all evening sessions are offered at the East Columbia 50+ Center – located at 6610 Cradlerock Way, Columbia 21045 (next to the East Columbia Branch public library). See below for upcoming evening dates.
Upcoming Evening dates:
December 9 & 16, 2025