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Legal Information: South Carolina

Divorce

Updated: 
November 13, 2023

What are the residency requirements to file for divorce in South Carolina?

To file for divorce in South Carolina, either you or your spouse must live in of South Carolina for at least one year before you file, or you both must live in South Carolina for at least three months before you file.1

1 S.C. Code § 20-3-30