Friend of the Court Information & Publications Index

Friend of the Court Handbook
This handbook tells you what we do. Save or print the entire Handbook  or view individual sections (covering common divorce-related disputes between parties, and the Court and Friend of the Court's actions.)

SMILE Program Handbook
The SMILE Program, Start Making It Livable for Everyone, provides a handbook to use with the program for separating/divorced parents with minor children in Oakland County. Save or print the entire Handbook or view individual sections.

Change Support Help Guide
Get help understanding how to change support payments. Then print the Change Support Form to submit to Friend of the Court.

Community Resources Directory
Link to a list of categories, such as Counseling Services, Eldercare and Housing Assistance, to access names and numbers of some social and health resources.

Human Resources Directory
Link to a directory created by Oakland County Youth Assistance.  This directory provides resource information for individuals, families, and agencies.

Important information regarding your Federal Income Tax and the Earned Income Tax Credit

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