Family Division

Courthouse, Room M0415
301-780-8000

The Family Division consists of seven masters and approximately 60 staff members. The masters adjudicate cases that require hearings of three hours or less.  Family Division case types include divorce, custody, alimony, child support, visitation, property, paternity, juvenile delinquency arraignments, detention and restitution hearings, hearings for children in need of assistance (dependent and neglected), and truancy. Seven judges are assigned to the Family Division.

Family Division Masters:
Paul B. Eason
Kristin M. Hileman-Adams
Karen H. Mason
Thomas J. Rogers, Jr.
Althea R. Stewart Jones
Judy L. Woodall
Paul D. Wright, III

The Director of the Family Division, Lionel Moore, is responsible for the administration of the Family Division staff and the overall functioning of the Division. The Honorable Cathy H. Serrette, Coordinating Judge for the Family Division, has primary responsibility for assuring that the policies of the Seventh Judicial Administrative Judge and the Bench are communicated to the Family Division. The Coordinating Judge also serves as liaison with various agencies and the Prince George's Bar Association.