South Carolina Divorce and Family Law

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in South Carolina

Alimony in South Carolina comes in many forms, with strict rules on duration, modification, and even how new relationships can change what is owed and for how long.

Uncontested Divorce in South Carolina

Divorce isn't always complicated and expensive. Find out if you qualify for an uncontested (or "simple") divorce in South Carolina.

How to Get an Annulment in South Carolina

Wondering if you can get an annulment? Learn the grounds for an annulment, how to file in South Carolina, and what happens after.

South Carolina Divorce: Dividing Property

Learn about the rules for dividing property during divorce in South Carolina.

How Do I File for Divorce in South Carolina?

Learn about the forms and procedures for getting a divorce in South Carolina, how to qualify for a "simple divorce," and how to get help.

Child Support Laws in South Carolina

Learn how child support works in South Carolina, including how to calculate support, when judges may depart from the state’s child support guidelines, and how to change the amount of support you’re paying or receiving.

Child Support Enforcement in South Carolina

Learn how to get help collecting child support in South Carolina, and what can happen to parents who don't pay court-ordered support.

Child Custody and Visitation Laws in South Carolina

In South Carolina, custody decisions focus on a child’s best interests. Learn how courts evaluate parenting arrangements, visitation, and what factors can influence full custody or supervised time.

Legal Separation in South Carolina FAQs

Learn what the benefits and drawbacks are of legally separating instead of divorcing in South Carolina.

Child Custody and Relocation in South Carolina

When a custodial parent wants to move out of South Carolina with their child, courts weigh relocation benefits against the impact on custody, visitation, and the child’s best interests.

Adultery in South Carolina: Does Cheating Affect Alimony?

If you’re facing the end of your marriage because you or your spouse had an extramarital affair, you might be wondering how the infidelity might affect your divorce. Learn how South Carolina divorce law deals with adultery.