DC Superior Court Resources
The DC Superior Court is an important source of information regarding the steps involved to navigate a variety of family law situations.
Family Court Self-Help Center
The DC Superior Court Family Court Self-Help Center is a free, walk-in service that provides general legal information to people without attorneys in a variety of family law matters, such as divorce, custody, visitation, and child support.
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue, NW, JM-570
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 879-1212
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
(No intakes accepted after 4:30 pm)
Domestic Relations:
Phone: (202) 879-1261
Family Court Operations Division
The DC Superior Court Family Court hears the following types of cases: child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, adoption, custody, guardianship, visitation, paternity, child support, termination of parental rights, as well as mental health and mental habilitation.
Moultrie Courthouse
500 Indiana Avenue, NW
John Marshall Level, East Wing, JM 540
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 879-1212
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Voicemail, 24 hours
Filings can be made in the after-hours filing box in the lobby of the Moultrie Courthouse.
DC Superior Court Remote Hearing Instructions
The DC Superior Court provides instructions for people whose court hearings are being held remotely rather than onsite at the court. For information, please click here.