Might as well complain here since no one likes to answer phones in Family Division anymore. I haven't been able to follow up on a CD request I mailed in on July 18, 2018 with a $20 money order. I should have received it in the mail by now and I haven't gotten a thing. I even emailed them weeks ago after I was told by the main court that they usually respond quicker through email. Obviously, that was a lie. Something needs to be done about this court system. I absolutely hate being bothered with them in any shape, fashion and form. Not even deserving of one star but I couldn't post without clicking on at least one.

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PG county courts are the slowest and sloppiest courts ever. They lost my paperwork on several occasions and it's taking 4 years to get a divorce. Don't recommend. Their clerks are rude and unprofessional. No one knows any answers to any questions so my case got passed around from department to department 4 times before it ultimately ended up where it started.

Prince George County Court services SUCK! Poorly ran.. Staff there are useless.. The will lose paperwork, fail to mail you important court documents, close cases, give you wrong information etc. They will waste your time and money..

Family division never answers phone

As is normal for court... a painful process but GREAT result.

I hate having to go to PG's court systems or even call in. Every time I call it takes about 30 min before someone can pick up the phone and actually assist me. Out of all the county's in MD, PG is the worst. Their system is awful and slow, their turn around time on sending documents or even processing documents is ridiculous. Trust me when I say you're wasting your time if expect them to be punctual.

This court is terrible... they mailed out a file custody order with incorrect information, then told me I would have to pay for a transcript in order to “make sure” that what was written in the order was incorrect... transcripts are NOT cheap. I don’t understand why a fee has to be paid by a party because of the courts error. They are the absolute WORSE!!! D.C courts and other officials (police etc.) seemed like they weren’t surprised by PG County’s B.S. apparently, they hear people make complaints about the way they handle business quite often.

For all those who have been disenfranchised by Magistrate Judy Woodall
I encourage you to join me to stop her from getting elected to the bench.
She has recently applied to fill the position being left by the Retirement of the Honorable C. Philip Nichols, Jr. we can not allow that to happen or she will destroy the lives of many more families.

Please send your complaints to:
The Judicial Nominating Commission, c/o The Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources, Maryland Judicial Center, 580 Taylor Avenue, Building A, First Floor, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

Justice is not Blind in the Family court system of PG County. If you go here expecting justice and equality under the law you are in for a rude awakening (especially "Black" men). I had the dishonor of going in front of magistrate Judy Woodall, who in my opinion needs to be removed from her position due to the fact that she is totally unprofessional and one-sided.

If your a white male with money and a good lawyer your more than likely to get some justice, but if your a black working class man like myself all they will give you is the run around and their ass to kiss.

After talking with employees of the court I found out that after an issue she had with her husband, she became bitter and stated taking her anger out on male defendant's.

My question then was if everybody in the court house knows about this how come the judge who is her supervisor doesn't do anything about her actions. they replied it's politics... Which is a BS answer to me...

a few things I took away from this situation is that 1) No body cares 2) the application of law is relative 3) the state pays magistrates 6 figures a year to make snap shot judgements on your life and to bully you

I concur with Damien above about his experience with Mag Judge Woodall. My husband has had her several times before we were married and it was disastrous for him. When we had to go back to court for modification of Child Support and Custody hearing I insisted that we get an attorney. Totally different attitude and seemingly more fair! This speaks to "the man who represents himself, has a fool for a client" attitude that a lot of judges have.
I don't know why this particular judge can be so difficult towards black men ( although I have my theories) but I suspect a lot of it is personal perception; which should not take place as a judge.
I have a good friend who had a terrible experience with Upper Marlboro when he divorced as well...with a black lady judge...hmmm could it have been the same one? I am well versed in court operations because I have worked in the court system for 20 years so one thing I know is true....never go in there without your ducks in a row...never go in there unrepresented by counsel. I know it's expensive, but if you can get an attorney get one. That attorney is going be cheaper than you getting screwed over financially for a long period time! Also, as a dad, I know you hate the court system BUT file contempt when you need to, if you cannot pay ( loss of job, pay decrease) do not continue to get your check raped or go in to arrears-go file for a modification of support ASAP! Most of all...when you get a notice to come to court for a filing or a modification FILE YOUR ANSWER. Do not be vague in your answer, be very specific about what you want, especially if you have to represent yourself.

Most judges I know will not allow you to talk, or bring up anything you failed to provide in a written answer. It is very very important to respond to the complaint if you want to be heard. Also if you respond to the complaint keep in mind the judge will not allow you to bring up any new accusations before the court orally...write them out and bring them to court and ask the judge to accept your amendment to your original answer. If filing an answer in the Clerk's office (within the 30 days allowed) keep a copy for your self ( do not give them your only copy of anything...clerk's do lose or misfile things), make sure you have mailed a certified copy of any motions, amendments, answers etc. to the other party and file the original cc receipt (keep a copy for yourself) with the court. If you miss the filing time bring your documents with copies for all parties ( the court, yourself, and opposing side) to court and ask the judge if the court can accept these documents and note you have copies for all.
Hope this helps someone out! Good Luck!

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