Uncontested Divorce in South Carolina
A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in South Carolina. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.
Filing an Uncontested Divorce in South Carolina
The facts that shape a South Carolina divorce — confirmed with you during intake.
Where you file
Family Court
Residency requirement
If both spouses live in South Carolina, one must have resided there for at least 3 months before filing; if only one spouse is a South Carolina resident, that spouse must have lived there for at least 1 year before filing.
Court filing fee
$150 — varies by county, passed through at cost
Waiting period
No separate post-filing waiting period is set by statute beyond satisfying the one-year separation required for the no-fault ground; actual timing depends on the county Family Court's calendar.
Grounds
South Carolina's no-fault ground is living separate and apart without cohabitation for at least one year, though fault grounds such as adultery or desertion are also available.
Typical timeline
Most uncontested cases finalize within 4 to 8 weeks after filing, once the one-year separation required for the no-fault ground has already been satisfied.
Serving your spouse
Ensure your spouse receives the divorce papers through personal service or by mail. File proof of service with the court.
Common South Carolina Divorce Forms
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