Questions About Additional Information
1. I have more questions about paternity and the Acknowledgement of Paternity. Who can I talk to?
Child Support Services Division (CSSD) staff is available to answer your questions. CSSD is located at:
441 4th Street NW
Suite 550N
Washington, DC 20001
The phone number is (202) 442-9900.
Office hours are:
- 8:15 am to 4:45 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except District holidays
- 8:15 am to 6:30 pm Wednesday, except District holidays
2. I need legal advice.
CSSD cannot give you legal advice. But you can ask an attorney for help before you sign an AOP or decide not to sign it. If you have an attorney, ask that person for assistance.
3. I don’t have a lot of money. Where can I go for legal advice?
There are organizations that provide legal help to people with low incomes. Some of the resources are:
- The District of Columbia Bar's Advice and Referral Clinic, a walk-in clinic held at two local sites (Bread for the City at 1525 7th Street NW and 1640 Good Hope Road SE) on the second Saturday of each month. Contact the Bar at 202-737-4700 for more information.
- The Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia represents individuals in family law matters. The main office can be reached at:
1331 H Street, NW Suite 350
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 628-1161
Fax: (202) 727-2132
- Bread for the City is a private, non-profit organization that provides vulnerable residents of Washington, DC with comprehensive services including legal services. Legal services are provided at both sites:
1525 Seventh Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 265-2400
Fax: (202) 745-1081
1640 Good Hope Road, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 561-8587
Fax: (202) 574-1536
