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Divorce Costs in South Carolina
Equitable Distribution • No-Fault & Fault-Based
Filing Fee
$150
Avg. Attorney Rate
$250/hr
Timeline
5 months
Waiting Period
90 days
Property Division
Equitable Distribution
Fault Type
No-Fault & Fault-Based
Key Cost Factors
Uncontested Range$1,400 — $4,000
Contested Range$9,000 — $32,000
State Overview
South Carolina is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally.
South Carolina allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce grounds. There is a mandatory 90-day waiting period before a divorce can be finalized.
The average attorney rate in South Carolina is $250 per hour. An uncontested divorce typically costs $1,400 to $4,000, while a contested divorce can range from $9,000 to $32,000.
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