Domestic Violence & Family Law

 

For assistance with a domestic violence or family matter, apply for legal help online, or:

Domestic Violence

Call the Domestic Violence Intake Center (NW) at 202-879-0152,

the Domestic Violence Intake Center (SE) at 202-879-1500,

or the DC victim hotline at 844-443-5732.

Family Law

call the Family Law Assistance Network* at 202-844-5428

or the Child Support Resource Center at 202-791-3996

 

 

 

These tools can help you if you are having an issue with domestic violence or family law. Domestic violence legal help includes assistance with Civil Protection Orders. Family law includes custody, child support, and divorce.

 

Family Law Assistance Network(FLAN)

Do you have questions custody, divorce, or child support? Learn how to get help here.
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Child Support Resource Center

Do you need child support or did someone sue you for child support? Learn how to get help here.
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Child Support and Custody FAQs

Do you have questions about child support and custody and COVID-19? Find answers to common questions here.
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Breaking your Lease Early if you experienced Domestic Violence

If you have experienced domestic violence, you may be able to break your lease early. Find out more and get a sample letter to send to your landlord here.
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Breaking your Lease Early if you have a Protection Order

Do you have a Civil Protection Order and want to move? You may be able to break your lease early. Find out more and get a sample letter to send to your landlord here.
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Civil Protection Order: Checklist for Remote Court

Have you started a Civil Protection Order case because of domestic violence? Learn what to do next and what to expect at your hearing.
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Domestic Violence FAQs

Do you have questions about domestic violence, starting a Civil Protection Order case, and COVID-19? Find answers to common questions here.
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