South Carolina Summons for Divorce is a court order requiring the defendant to appear in court to respond to a divorce action. The Summons is the legal document that initiates the divorce process. The Summons is served on the defendant and must be answered or responded to within thirty (30) days of service. There are two types of South Carolina Summons for Divorce: Summons for Divorce with Minor Children and Summons for Divorce without Minor Children. The Summons for Divorce with Minor Children requires the defendant to answer and respond to the Summons within thirty (30) days of service, and to provide the court with a verified statement of assets and liabilities, as well as a verified statement of income and expenses. The Summons for Divorce without Minor Children requires the defendant to answer and respond to the Summons within thirty (30) days of service. The South Carolina Summons for Divorce is an important document that serves as the legal basis for the filing of a divorce in South Carolina. It is important that the defendant answers or responds to the Summons in a timely manner, or a default judgement may be entered against them by the court.