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SMILE Program

Start Making It Livable For Everyone

The SMILE Program is an educational program for separating/divorced parents with minor children. Each divorce and family situation is unique, parents are encouraged to consult other services available to divorced/separated parents and their children. These include psychological services, legal services, parent support groups, emergency services, family court mediation services, conflict resolution and mediation agencies, and books or articles relating to divorce.

Upcoming Meetings

January 21, 2026

March 18, 2026

May 20, 2026

July 22, 2026

September 16, 2026

November 18, 2026

 

SMILE Sessions

All sessions are held at the Judicial Center in Jury Room A from 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

SMILE Video

Parties are encouraged to watch the SMILE video though the Michigan Child Support website by clicking the link below.

Friend of the Court
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Honorable Matthew J. McGivney
Chief Judge

Melissa Scharrer
Friend of the Court

Phone

(877) 543-2660

Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed County Holidays

Law Center

210 S Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843

Fax

(517) 552-2312