How do I file for a divorce? - South Carolina Victim Assistance Network

To file for divorce in South Carolina, you must submit a divorce packet, which includes the following forms available at www.sccourts.org:

Family Court Cover Sheet
Summons
Complaint
Financial Declaration (required even if you are not requesting financial support)

There is a $150 filing fee to start a divorce case. It is recommended that you prepare three copies of your completed divorce packet. One for the clerk to keep, one for you, and one to be given to your spouse. You spouse must be given a copy of the papers by someone else. Your case cannot proceed until your spouse has been properly served. If you encounter difficulties serving them, consult an attorney for guidance.

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