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Divorce Resources for Chesterfield County

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Divorce law information and resources for Chesterfield County — serving 43,536 residents.

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Key Facts

Divorce in Chesterfield County: Key Facts

Filing fee (South Carolina)
$150
Residency requirement
3 months
Grounds
No-fault and fault-based
Property division
Equitable distribution
Population
43,536

Filing rules and fees are set by South Carolina law and apply throughout Chesterfield County. Verify current amounts with the court. See the full South Carolina divorce guide.

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Chesterfield County Divorce FAQs

What is the residency requirement to file for divorce in South Carolina?

At least one spouse must have lived in South Carolina for 3 months before filing for divorce. This requirement is set by state law and applies throughout the state, including Chesterfield County.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Chesterfield County?

The court filing fee for a divorce in South Carolina is $150. Fee waivers may be available for filers who cannot afford the fee — ask the court clerk about the waiver process. Beyond the filing fee, the median total cost of an uncontested divorce in South Carolina is about $3,000 (2022 data).

Does South Carolina allow no-fault divorce?

Yes. South Carolina allows no-fault divorce, and fault-based grounds are also available in some cases. Most divorces proceed on no-fault grounds.

How is property divided in a South Carolina divorce?

South Carolina uses equitable distribution: marital property is divided based on what the court finds fair in the circumstances of each case, which is not always an equal split.

Local attorney information

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Galmiche Law Firm PC

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