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South Carolina court information · reviewed August 22, 2026

South Carolina Family Court Information

A careful statewide checklist that sends county- and court-specific fees, forms, and procedure to the Family Court.

Legal information, not legal advice. South Carolina law and local practice can change. Verify forms, fees, filing methods, service, and hearing procedure with the clerk of the Family Court receiving your case.

Before filing

  • Identify the correct Family Court county (the sole forum for family law)
  • Ask the Family Court clerk for current forms, filing method, and local rules
  • Filing fees are set by case type — confirm the current amount
  • If you cannot afford fees, file to proceed in forma pauperis
  • Use the South Carolina self-help forms (lawhelp.org/sc)
  • Complete any ordered mediation or parenting program
  • Confirm how emergency / interim requests are presented
  • Serve the other party in the manner the court rules require and file a proof of service

Before the hearing

  • Read every notice and temporary order
  • Meet the actual exhibit, witness, disclosure, and subpoena deadlines
  • Confirm the Family Court, courtroom, remote link, check-in, security, and device rules
  • Prepare a short list of requested orders and the evidence supporting each
  • Bring only what the court permits; arrange child care unless the court directs otherwise
Official sources reviewed August 22, 2026

Always confirm current local forms, fees, and filing procedure with the clerk of the South Carolina Family Court handling your case.

Confirm current court fees and deadlines. Court fees, filing and response deadlines, hearing timing, notice periods, and local procedures can change or vary by South Carolina county and Family Court. Before relying on any amount or time period on this page, confirm the current amount or deadline with the court or Family Court clerk handling your case.