Additional Family Court Resources

Last Updated : 02/12/2026

Overview

This page has more resources for people interested in Family Court cases.

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Mediation in Family Cases

Mediation helps parents and families resolve disputes about custody, parenting time, and other family matters without going to trial. A trained, neutral mediator works with everyone to reach a fair agreement.

Family Court

Leadership
Presiding Judge
Hon. Kelly Higashi
Deputy Presiding Judge
Hon. Steven Wellner
Interim Director
Blanche W. Reese, Esq.
Deputy Director
Toni F. Gore
Location
Clerk's Office
Moultrie Courthouse, Room JM-300
500 Indiana Avenue NW
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Central Intake Center
Moultrie Courthouse, Room JM-540
500 Indiana Avenue NW
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Marriage Bureau
Moultrie Courthouse, Room JM-600
500 Indiana Avenue NW
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Self-Help Center
Moultrie Courthouse, Room JM-570
500 Indiana Avenue NW
Washington
,
D.C.
20001
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 08:30 am-05:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Contact Info
General Information
phone
(202) 879-1212
Self-Help Center
phone
(202) 879-0096
Certified Copies
email
FamilyCourtCertifiedCopies [at] dcsc.gov