What are the Residency and Filing Requirements for Divorce in South Carolina?
In order to file for divorce in South Carolina, one of the parties must have been a South Carolina resident for one year before the action is brought or if both parties are South Carolina residents then the plaintiff need only be a resident for 3 months before commencing a divorce action. (South Carolina Code of Laws Title 20 Domestic Relations Chapter 3 Divorce Section 30) The action should be filed in the court of common pleas in the county where the defendant resides, or if the defendant is a nonresident then in the county where the plaintiff resides or in the county where the couple last lived together as husband and wife. (South Carolina Code of Laws Title 20 Domestic Relations Chapter 3 Divorce Section 60)
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What Are the Laws in South Carolina About How Marital Property Will be Distributed After Divorce?
A: In South Carolina, property should be divided equitably after a divorce. In determining how to make an equitable distribution, the court shall consider: (1) the … More -
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What are Grounds for Divorce in South Carolina
A: In South Carolina, a divorce may be granted on one or more of the following grounds: adultery, desertion for one or more years, physical cruelty, habitual drunkenness, … More -
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When is Spousal Support or Alimony Awarded in South Carolina?
A: In South Carolina, the Court may award alimony as it deems just and appropriate. Alimony may be temporary or permanent and may be made in a lump sum or in … More -
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What Documents and Supporting Information are Required to be Submitted with a Divorce Petition in South Carolina?
A: In South Carolina, a complaint for divorce must contain the grounds for divorce, the way in which the parties satisfy the residency requirements, the date and place of … More
