Conway, South Carolina Family Court Guide

Conway sits in Horry County, South Carolina, so family court is handled at the county level. How and where to file family court papers from Conway: the right clerk of court, e-filing, filing fees, and self-help for custody, child support, and divorce.

The most time-sensitive thing for any Conway parent is the response clock. In South Carolina you generally have 30 days to file a written response after you are served (S.C. R. Civ. P. 12(a)). Miss that window and the other side can ask the Horry county court that serves Conway to move ahead without you, so put the deadline on your calendar the day you are served and confirm the exact date with the clerk.

Child support for Conway families is set under South Carolina's Income Shares guideline. Both parents' incomes combined; obligation split proportionally by income share. The judge applies the same statewide formula whether you file in Conway or anywhere else in South Carolina, so an honest income picture and the official worksheet matter more than where in the state you live.

When Conway parents split parenting time, South Carolina courts call the schedule "Custody / Parenting Time", and that is the language to use in your paperwork. If safety is the issue, the order to ask the Horry county court that serves Conway about is the Order of Protection.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file family court papers if I live in Conway, South Carolina?

Conway sits in Horry County, South Carolina. Family court matters for Conway residents are filed with the clerk of court for the Horry county. Start with the Horry county court resources linked on this page to confirm the family division, courthouse location, hours, and accepted filing formats. FamilyCourtHelp.com is a self-help resource and not a law firm.

Can I e-file my Conway family court case online?

South Carolina uses SC Judicial Branch E-Filing for electronic court filings. Whether self-represented filers in Conway can e-file depends on the court and case type, so confirm with the clerk before you submit. Where e-filing is not open to you, the clerk will accept paper filings in person or by mail.

How much does it cost to file for divorce or custody in Conway?

Divorce filing fee: ~$150. The exact amount is set by the clerk and changes over time, so verify the current schedule before filing. If you cannot afford the fee, South Carolina courts let you ask for a fee waiver based on income.

Is there free self-help for self-represented parents near Conway?

Yes. South Carolina maintains a statewide self-help resource for people without a lawyer, and many clerks run a local self-help center too. Use those official resources for forms and procedure, and use FamilyCourtHelp.com to organize your case, draft documents, and prepare. This page is educational and not legal advice.

Which county court covers Conway?

Conway is served by the Horry county court in South Carolina. Divorce, custody, child support, and parenting-plan cases for Conway residents are heard in that court's family division.

How long do I have to respond to a family court case in Conway, South Carolina?

In South Carolina you generally have 30 days to file a written response after you are served (S.C. R. Civ. P. 12(a)). The summons you were served lists your own deadline, and service method or case type can change it, so confirm the exact date with the clerk that serves Conway before you rely on it.

How is child support calculated for Conway families?

South Carolina uses the Income Shares model. Both parents' incomes combined; obligation split proportionally by income share. Run the numbers on the South Carolina child-support worksheet for an estimate; the judge sets the final amount and can adjust it for the facts of your case.

What is a restraining order called in South Carolina?

In South Carolina it is generally called a Order of Protection. You request it through the same court system that serves Conway. If you or your children are in immediate danger, call 911 first, then ask the clerk how to file for emergency protection the same day.