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S.C. Code Ann. Section 20-3-80 requires that a hearing cannot be held until ?two months after the filing of the complaint,? and the Family Court cannot issue a final divorce decree until three months after the filing of the complaint.

What is the cost to file for a divorce in South Carolina? The filing fee for a divorce, annulment, and separate support and spousal maintenance actions in South Carolina is $150. There may also be other fees you will have to pay as well such as paying to have your court papers served on your spouse.

Complete the South Carolina Self-Represented Litigant Simple Divorce Packets online using a free, interactive program provided by South Carolina Legal Services. This program allows you to quickly and easily complete the divorce packet by answering simple questions online. Visit .lawhelp.org/sc for more information.

If you can't afford to pay, you may file a Motion and Affidavit to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. Then, if the court approves your request, you won't have to pay filing fees or the sheriff's fees for serving the divorce papers (more on that below).

If you want to get an uncontested divorce in South Carolina, you must file for the only no-fault ground available in the state?and that requires that you and your spouse have lived "separate and apart" for at least one continuous year.

The timeline for getting a divorce in South Carolina can vary depending on a number of factors, but in general, it takes between three and six months. By being prepared, cooperative, and flexible, you can help to expedite the process and reach a resolution as quickly as possible.