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South Carolina abolished common law marriage on July 24, 2019 (Stone v. Thompson). Pre-2019 marriages require clear and convincing evidence. $150 filing fee.
South Carolina allows divorce during pregnancy but delays finalizing child custody until birth. $150 filing fee, 12-month separation required for no-fault.
South Carolina narcissist divorce guide: $150 filing fee, 1-year separation requirement, custody factors under § 63-15-240, and strategies for high-conflict proceedings.
South Carolina adultery bars alimony permanently under § 20-3-130 and waives the 1-year waiting period. Learn evidence standards, property division impact, and custody factors.
Same-sex divorce in South Carolina requires 1-year residency, $150 filing fee, and 90-day waiting period. Full 2026 guide with statutes.
South Carolina gray divorce guide for 2026. Filing fee $150, one-year separation required, equitable distribution of retirement assets via QDRO. Expert legal analysis.
South Carolina divorce after a short marriage: $150 filing fee, 1-year separation for no-fault, equitable distribution favoring return of pre-marital assets. Full 2026 guide.