Divorce Papers

If both spouses are residents, the spouse filing must only have been a resident for three months. Otherwise, the spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident of South Carolina for at least one year, There is a required 90-day delay from the time of filing to the time of the final decree of divorce. The divorce may be filed for in 1) the county where the defendant resides, 2) the county where the plaintiff resides if the defendant does not live in South Carolina; or 3) the county where the spouses last lived together if both still live in South Carolina. [Code of Laws of South Carolina; Chapter 3, Sections 203-30, 20-3-60, 20- 3-80].

The only ground for no-fault divorce in South Carolina is: Living separate and apart without cohabitation for one year. [Code of Laws of South Carolina; Chapter 3, Section 20-3-10).

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE COURT OF THE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
3. Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words: DECREE OF DIVORCE. Be sure to use capital letters only when placed as the title of your final document.
6. Use the word "County" here.

Free South Carolina Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

South Carolina Divorce Instructions

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

Forms & Documents

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

South Carolina Divorce Court Forms

• Documents for the Court

Your Divorce Forms

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

South Carolina Divorce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

South Carolina Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend

• Affidavit by a third party

Divorce Form for Your Spouse

• Answer and Affidavit in response