South Carolina Divorce Forms and Papers
Review the IMPORTANT Requirements for Filing For a Divorce in South Carolina
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South Carolina Divorce terms and procedures are unique, as are all state by state divorce procedures, so please be sure to review them prior to ordering your Divorce Forms
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If you meet the South Carolina State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
South Carolina Residency Requirements
There is a three month waiting period if both parties are residents of the State. If only the filing spouse is a resident, then he/she must have been a resident for at least one year before the court gains jurisdiction over the divorce.
Grounds for Divorce In South Carolina
The no-fault grounds for divorce in South Carolina are:
- living separate and apart without cohabitation for one year.
The following are some of the fault based grounds:
- adultery;
- alcoholism/Substance abuse;
- willful desertion for one year;
- physical abuse or reasonable apprehension of physical abuse.
South Carolina Child Custody
South Carolina courts have held that shared custody is generally in the best interests and welfare of the children. Shared custody allows both parents to be involved in making the important decisions concerning the child's development. It generally does not mean that the child will divide his or her time equally between the parties. The court will typically approve any custody agreement reached by the parties so long as it appears to be in the child's best interest.
Child Support
South Carolina has adopted child support guidelines which apply in virtually every case, unless special circumstances are present. The child support calculation takes into consideration the gross income of both parties, and certain child related expenses. Child support will continue until the child reaches the age of majority, and may be extended through his or her secondary education.
Venue
Actions for divorce must be tried in the county in which the defendant resides at the time of the commencement of the action. If the Defendant is a nonresident, or if the Defendant cannot be found, the action will be brought in Plaintiff's county.
Mediation
Either party may file a motion requesting mediation of their disputed issues, if a divorce is pending. Prior to the initiation of divorce proceedings, the parties may choose to submit any or all of their issues to mediation so that they may proceed in court on an uncontested basis
If you meet the South Carolina State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
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