South Carolina Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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South Carolina publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official South Carolina sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
South Carolina's core family statutes live in the South Carolina Code Title 20 - Domestic Relations. The county Clerk of Court serves both Circuit Court and Family Court, so one office handles your family case filings.
How the South Carolina court system handles family cases
Family cases in South Carolina are heard in the Family Court. South Carolina has a dedicated Family Court for divorce, custody, and support.
South Carolina's 46 counties are grouped into 16 judicial circuits, each with a Family Court.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the South Carolina Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the South Carolina Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.
Official South Carolina resources
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South Carolina state courts website (South Carolina judicial branch): The official home of the South Carolina court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.sccourts.org
South Carolina family law forms (South Carolina judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for South Carolina cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.sccourts.org/forms
South Carolina self-help resources (South Carolina courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own South Carolina family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.sclegal.org
SC Judicial Branch E-Filing (SC Judicial Branch): South Carolina's e-filing is for licensed attorneys only, and Family Court uses a separate attorney-only portal. If you are representing yourself, file your papers on paper with the Clerk of Court in your county. https://www.sccourts.org/e-filing-for-attorneys/
SC courthouse search (South Carolina judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.sccourts.org/courts/courthouse-search/
South Carolina rules of procedure (South Carolina judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in South Carolina. https://www.sccourts.org/opinions-orders/court-orders/court-rule-maintenance/
South Carolina mediation and dispute resolution (South Carolina judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for South Carolina family cases. https://www.sccourts.org/adr
South Carolina financial affidavit and disclosure forms (sccourts.org): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most South Carolina family cases ask for. https://www.sccourts.org/forms/
South Carolina child support guideline resources (sccourts.org): Official South Carolina child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://dss.sc.gov/child-support/
SC Judicial Case Records Search (South Carolina courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized mixed. https://www.sccourts.org/case-records-search/
Frequently used official South Carolina forms
These links open official South Carolina government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Complaint for Divorce (Self-Represented) (SCCA400.02), form SCCA400.02SRL-DIV (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA400.02SRL-DIV.pdf
Defendant's Answer (Self-Represented) (SCCA400.05), form SCCA400.05SRL-DIV (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA400.05SRL-DIV.pdf
Summons (Family Court) (SCCA-401F), form SCCA-401F (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA401F.pdf
Proposed Parenting Plan (SCCA466), form SCCA466 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA466.pdf
A. Previously Ordered Alimony OR Child Support B. Other Children in the Home C. Health Insurance Premium for Children (SCCA459), form SCCA459 (Child Support), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA459.pdf
Motion and Affidavit in Support of Termination of Child Support Based on Emancipation (SCCA440), form SCCA440 (Child Support), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA440.pdf
Order Continuing Child Support (SCCA449), form SCCA449 (Child Support), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA449.pdf
AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT Visitation – Custodial Parent (SCCA470), form SCCA470 (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA470.pdf
AFFIDAVIT FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT Visitation – Non-Custodial Parent (SCCA471), form SCCA471 (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA471.pdf
ORDER OF CONTEMPT Visitation (SCCA472), form SCCA472 (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA472.pdf
SCCA 419 Motion to Extend Family Court Order of Protection (SCCA419), form SCCA419 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA419.pdf
SCCA 426 Family Court Order of Protection (Protection from Domestic Abuse Act) (SCCA426), form SCCA426 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA426.pdf
Order Terminating Modifying Child Support (SCCA441), form SCCA441 (Child Support Modification), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA441.pdf
Affidavit of Arrears (SCCA435), form SCCA435 (Child Support Enforcement), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA435.pdf
CIVIL CONTEMPT ORDER Non-Support (SCCA437), form SCCA437 (Child Support Enforcement), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA437.pdf
Complaint to Decrease Child Support (Self-Represented) (SCCA400.21), form SCCA400.21SRL-CSM (Modification), official document: https://sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA400.21SRL-CSM.pdf
Petition for Citation for Contempt (SCCA427), form SCCA427 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA427.pdf
Support Reduction Complaint (SCCA451), form SCCA451 (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA451.pdf
Re: Response for Rule 608 Appointment Request (SCCA423), form SCCA423 (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA423.pdf
Affidavit of Service (SCCA402), form SCCA402 (Service of Process), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA402.pdf
Final Order of Divorce (Self-Represented) (SCCA400.10), form SCCA400.10SRL-DIV (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA400.10SRL-DIV.pdf
Motion and Affidavit to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (SCCA405F), form SCCA405F (Fee Waiver), official document: https://sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA405F.pdf
SCCA 405 FC Motion and Affidavit to Proceed In Forma Pauperis (SCCA405), form SCCA405 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA405.pdf
Notice of Intent to Appeal (SCCA465), form SCCA465 (Appeals / Reconsideration), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA465.pdf
________________________________________ (SCCA475), form SCCA475 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA475.pdf
365 Day Benchmark Notice (SCCA468), form SCCA468 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA468.pdf
Affidavit and Order for Activation of Support (SCCA450), form SCCA450 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA450.pdf
Affidavit of Mailing (SCCA406), form SCCA406 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA406.pdf
Affidavit to Pay Support Through Court (SCCA454), form SCCA454 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA454.pdf
Amended/Supplemental Order (SCCA479), form SCCA479 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA479.pdf
Certificate (SCCA474), form SCCA474 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA474.pdf
Certificate of Transmittal Change of Venue (SCCA417), form SCCA417 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA417.pdf
Final Support Order (SCCA433), form SCCA433 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA433.pdf
Notice of Exhibit/Property Destruction (SCCA498), form SCCA498 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA498.pdf
Notice of Hearing (SCCA411), form SCCA411 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA411.pdf
Notice of Secure Leave (SCCA500), form SCCA500 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA500.pdf
Order Date/Check One Court Order Juvenile Cases (SCCA499), form SCCA499 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA499.pdf
Order for Change of Venue (SCCA416), form SCCA416 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA416.pdf
Order for Transportation (SCCA420), form SCCA420 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA420.pdf
Order of Continuance (SCCA478), form SCCA478 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA478.pdf
Order to Dismiss (SCCA443), form SCCA443 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA443.pdf
Order to Pay Support Through Court (SCCA455), form SCCA455 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA455.pdf
Order(s). Therefore (SCCA415), form SCCA415 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA415.pdf
Pre-Trial Notice (SCCA408), form SCCA408 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA408.pdf
Re: Request for Rule 608 Appointment (SCCA422), form SCCA422 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA422.pdf
Request for Hearing (SCCA410), form SCCA410 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA410.pdf
SCCA 453 Case Party Information Sheet (SCCA453), form SCCA453 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA453.pdf
South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCCA434), form SCCA434 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA434.pdf
South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCCA436), form SCCA436 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA436.pdf
State of South Carolina (SCCA403), form SCCA403 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA403.pdf
State of South Carolina (SCCA414), form SCCA414 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA414.pdf
Support Information Sheet (SCCA446), form SCCA446 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA446.pdf
Support Order (SCCA432), form SCCA432 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA432.pdf
The Supreme Court of South Carolina (SCCA473), form SCCA473 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA473.pdf
Transmittal Form for Documents (SCCA424), form SCCA424 (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA424.pdf
Financial Declaration Form (SCCA-430), form SCCA-430 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.sccourts.org/forms/pdf/SCCA430.pdf
Petition for Order of Protection (SCCA425), form SCCA425 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://sccourts.org/media/forms/pdf/SCCA425.pdf
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$150.
E-filing link data for South Carolina was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official South Carolina family court forms?
The official statewide source is the South Carolina judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in South Carolina?
South Carolina's e-filing is for licensed attorneys only, and Family Court uses a separate attorney-only portal. If you are representing yourself, file your papers on paper with the Clerk of Court in your county. The county Clerk of Court serves both Circuit Court and Family Court, so one office handles your family case filings.
How much does it cost to file a family case in South Carolina?
Divorce filing fee: ~$150. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in South Carolina?
Family cases in South Carolina are heard in the Family Court. South Carolina has a dedicated Family Court for divorce, custody, and support.