The DC Family Court Self-Help Center is a free walk-in service that provides unrepresented people with general legal information in a variety of family law matters. Volunteer attorneys have an opportunity to provide pro se litigants with brief information on matters in the Domestic Relations and Paternity & Support Branches of the Family Court of DC Superior Court. This is a great opportunity for attorneys to provide direct pro bono legal services to individual pro se litigants while making a predictable time commitment.

The Family Court Self-Help Center training will cover:

• Family Court Self-Help Center Operations
• An Overview of DC Family Law
• FAQs in Divorce, Custody and Child Support Cases
• Giving Legal Information vs. Legal Advice
• Legal Resources in Family Law Matters

Important Information:

• This training is appropriate for attorneys only. No particular expertise is required to participate. Trainees will be asked to commit to volunteering for three morning or afternoon shifts at the Center within approximately six months.
• A family law expert from the Family Court Self-Help staff is on-site during each session to assist volunteers.
• Malpractice insurance is not provided by the D.C. Superior Court or the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program to attorneys who volunteer at the Family Court Self Help Center.

This training is $15 for all participants.

Please click here to register online.

This training is presented by the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program in collaboration with the D.C. Superior Court. The training is co-sponsored by the D.C. Bar D.C. Affairs Section, Famly Law Section and Litigation Section.

Please note that breakfast is not provided--please feel welcome to bring a breakfast or snack along with you. Coffee and refreshments will be provided by the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program.