Frequently Asked Questions

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• Where are the child support guidelines found and how will they apply in my case?
  Child Support Guidelines Statute (PDF)
• How can I change my (or my child's) name?
  www.courts.state.md.us/family/forms/namechange.html
• How can I submit a request for an interpreter for a spoken or sign language?
  Complete the form provided and forward it to the Seventh Circuit Administrative Office either electronically or in hard copy
• How can I serve these papers? What constitutes proper service? What is an affadavit of service?
  www.courts.state.md.us/family/forms/service.html
• What does it cost to file a law suit? What are the court fees?
  www.courts.state.md.us/family/forms/fees.html or General Schedule of Fees
• What are the grounds for divorce in Maryland? Why is it a one year voluntary separation?
  www.courts.state.md.us/family/
• What are my rights as the non-custodial parent? What if I want to visit my child who lives outside the state, or what if I want to take my child outside the state?
  http://www.courts.state.md.us/family/
• How do I file a small claims action? Is there a limit to the amount for which I can sue in District Court?
  www.courts.state.md.us/district/dctcivforms.html
• How can I enforce a judgment in District Court?
  http://www.courts.state.md.us/district/post-jud
• How can I appeal a case from District Court to Circuit Court?
  www.courts.state.md.us/district/post-jud_pdf.pdf
• How do I obtain a transcript of my court hearing?
  Obtaining A Transcript of a Court Proceeding

If you haven't found the answer to your question here, please go to local page "Where Do I Go for Information About..." or to the Maryland State Judiciary web page at www.courts.state.md.us/faq.html for additional help.