District of Columbia
District of ColumbiaDistrict of ColumbiaThe followingcapsule summary of the law in this state related to divorce maybe helpful to you. These brief statements are not meant tosubstitute for legal consultation, but rather to highlight themain issues to consider. Divorce Law GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE Grounds: Adultery; cruelty orviolence; voluntary separation. Residency: One party resident for 6months. Waiting Period: Divorce not finaluntil time for appeal is up. No Fault: Separation (6 months). Defenses: None listed. Code Section: 16-901, et seq. CHILD CUSTODY
Uniform Child Custody Act:1983
Joint Custody:No
Grandparent Visitation:No
Child's Wishes Considered:Yes
Code Section: 16-911(5); 16-914 MARITAL PROPERTY
Community Property: No ANNULMENT AND PROHIBITEDMARRIAGE Grounds: Marriage of an idiot oradjudged lunatic; consent by force or fraud; physical incapacity;underage. Time Limitation: None listed. Legitimacy of Children: Childrenborn in or out of wedlock are legitimate children of father andmother and their blood and adopted relatives. Prohibited Marriages: Marriage toone whose previous marriage has not been terminated by death ordivorce; between ancestor and defendant, uncle and niece, auntand nephew, brother and sister and corresponding in-lawrelationships. Code Section: 30-101, 103; 16-907,908 RESOURCES American Arbitration Association
Washington, DC, Regional Office
1150 Connecticut Ave. NW, 6th Fl.
Washington, DC 20036-4104
Phone: (202)296-8510
Fax: (202)872-9574
Garylee Cox, Reg. VP Bar Association of the District ofColumbia
1819 H St., NW, 12 Fl.
Washington, DC 20006-3690
Phone: (202)223-6600
Fax: (202)293-3388 District of Columbia Bar
1250 H St., NW, 6th Fl.
Washington, DC 20005-3908
Phone: (202)737-4700
Fax: (202)626-3488 District of Columbia Bureau of Paternityand Child Support Enforcement
Department of Human Services
425 I St. NW, 3rd Fl.
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202)724-5610
Fax: (202)724-5154 District of Columbia InsuranceDepartment
PO Box 37200
Washington, DC 20013-7200
Phone: (202)727-7424
Robert M. Willis, Supvr. District of Columbia Office of Banking
1250 I St. NW, Ste. 1003
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202)727-1563
Linda McGhee, Actg. Supt. of Banking District of Columbia Vital RecordsBranch
425 I St., NW, Rm. 3007
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202)727-5314
Responds to public inquiries for copies of birth and deathrecords dating from 1874 (except between August 1862 and January1865). Certified copies cost $12. Also provides marriage recordsdating from 1896, showing proof of age and marriage (recordsdated 1811-1896 show only proof of marriage). Charges $10 percopy, money order only. Contact Marriage Bureau, 500 Indiana Ave.NW, Rm. 4485, Washington, DC 20001-2131, (202)879-4849. For allinquiries, enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. How to Get a Divorce: A Practical Guidefor Residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia Who Are Contemplating Divorce
Washington Book Trading Co.
4517 N. Dittmar Rd.
Arlington, VA 22207
Sandra Kalenik. 1991. 3rd edition. Office of Child Support EnforcementRegional Representative (District of Columbia)
3535 Market St., Rm. 5220
PO Box 8436
Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: (215)596-1320 Self-Help Clearinghouse of GreaterWashington (District of Columbia)
Mental Health Assoc. of Northern Virginia
7630 Little River Tpke., Ste. 206
Annandale, VA 22003
Phone: (703)941-5465
Lisa Saisselin, Coord. © 1997 Flying Solo™. All rights reserved. Legal Notices
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