South Carolina · Family Court
South Carolina family court, without the confusion.
South Carolina has a dedicated statewide Family Court that handles all divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence matters.
We walk you through exactly what to fill out, in plain English, and produce the forms ready to sign and file.
Where do you need help?
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Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage
Start or respond to a divorce case. Covers petition, financial disclosure, and the complete filing packet.
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Child Custody / Parenting Time
Establish custody and parenting time when you were never married or as part of a divorce.
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Modify Custody or Parenting Time
Change an existing custody or parenting time order when circumstances have significantly changed.
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Child Support
Establish or modify a child support order.
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Establish Paternity
Legally establish parentage when the parents were not married.
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Protective Order
Get an emergency order to protect yourself or your children from domestic violence or harassment.
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Relocation (Moving with Children)
Request court approval to move with your children, or oppose a move.
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Enforce a Court Order
Bring the other party back to court when they are violating an existing order.
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Name Change
Change your name or your child's name through the court.
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Spousal Support / Alimony
Request or respond to a request for spousal support or alimony.
What South Carolina requires — before you file
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1-year residency (with exceptions). Generally you or your spouse must have lived in South Carolina for at least 1 year. If both parties are residents, 3 months is sufficient.
2
1-year separation for no-fault divorce. South Carolina's no-fault divorce requires 1 year of continuous separation — one of the longest requirements in the country. Fault grounds have no waiting period.
3
Financial disclosure required. Both parties must provide financial declarations.
South Carolina requires a 1-year separation for no-fault divorce — among the longest in the country. Fault grounds (adultery, physical cruelty, habitual drunkenness, desertion) have no waiting period.
All 15 South Carolina Counties
South Carolina Family Court is organized by county. File in the county where you or the defendant lives.
Greenville
Richland
Charleston
Horry
Spartanburg
Lexington
Pickens
Anderson
York
Berkeley
Dorchester
Aiken
Lancaster
Sumter
Orangeburg