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Parenting Classes, Fourth & Seventh Circuit

The judges of the Fourth and Seventh Judicial Circuit have adopted a general requirement that parents in divorce, custody, and visitation (parenting time) cases attend a short class on the effects of divorce or parental conflict on children. The program teaches parents hat they can do to create a nurturing and safe environment.

Location

425 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday

Eligibility

Fourth and Seventh Circuits Only: Mandatory for parents (with minor children) going through a divorce. The SMILE program is not offered in the First, Second, Third, Fifth or Sixth Circuits. For more information, please call the Clerk of Courts in your circuit.

Agency info

South Dakota Unified Judicial System

Oversees all of the judicial systems in South Dakota.