Reviewed August 2026
Forms in South Carolina
South Carolina uses standardized, centrally numbered statewide court forms for self-represented divorce filers, marked with an SCCA prefix. Many states have no numbered form at all. The case-starting document is Form SCCA400.02SRL-DIV, Complaint for Divorce. The state also runs a dedicated Self-Represented Litigant Simple Divorce Packet program for spouses who agree on the terms of their case. The Judicial Branch publishes it directly on its own self-help resources page, not through a legal-aid organization. That matters for filers comparing states: the South Carolina Judicial Branch itself, not a third-party nonprofit, stands behind the accuracy and currency of the packet.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under South Carolina law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file South Carolina paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where to get official South Carolina divorce forms
sccourts.org/resources/general-public/self-help-resources is the statewide self-help hub. It links to a dedicated Simple Divorce Packets page at sccourts.org/resources/general-public/srl-simple-divorce-packets, built for self-represented litigants filing an agreed, uncontested case. The South Carolina Judicial Branch maintains both pages directly, not a third-party legal-aid organization, which is the model several other states in this project rely on instead.
The complaint and Simple Divorce Packets
Form SCCA400.02SRL-DIV, Complaint for Divorce, is the centrally numbered statewide petition form. The SRL Simple Divorce Packets bundle it with the other documents an agreed case needs. That gives South Carolina a more centralized, judiciary-published self-help track than several neighboring states, which rely on legal-aid organizations for this role instead.
Financial disclosure and UCCJEA information
No exact form number turned up for a standalone financial disclosure document or a UCCJEA affidavit within the SRL Simple Divorce Packets, so check the packet directly for current numbering. South Carolina Family Court practice generally requires a financial declaration in contested cases with disputed support or property issues, and custody-jurisdiction information consistent with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act for cases involving minor children. Confirm the current packet contents at sccourts.org/resources/general-public/srl-simple-divorce-packets, since the document set can differ slightly between the no-children and with-children versions of the packet.
E-filing status for self-represented filers
South Carolina operates a statewide e-filing system administered by the Judicial Branch, but the sccourts.org menu labels e-filing access as 'E-Filing for Attorneys.' No primary source online states whether self-represented divorce filers can or must e-file, or whether participation is uniform across all counties for Family Court case types. Treat self-represented e-filing status as unconfirmed, and check with your county Family Court clerk.
Fee waiver and self-help network
Filers who cannot afford the filing fee can submit Form SCCA405, Motion and Affidavit to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, published on the South Carolina Judicial Branch's self-represented-litigant forms page. South Carolina's self-help resources run through the statewide Judicial Branch site, not county-by-county facilitator offices. Family Court practice, hearing scheduling, and clerk hours can still vary by circuit, so confirm local logistics before your filing date.
Sources: SC Courts: SRL Simple Divorce Packets, SC Courts: self-help resources
Not independently confirmed
- Exact form number for a standalone financial disclosure document within the SRL Simple Divorce Packets
- Exact form number for a standalone UCCJEA affidavit within the SRL Simple Divorce Packets
- Whether self-represented (pro se) divorce filers can or must e-file, given sccourts.org's e-filing menu is labeled for attorneys
Forms in South Carolina: frequently asked questions
What is South Carolina's official divorce petition form?+
Form SCCA400.02SRL-DIV, Complaint for Divorce. South Carolina publishes standardized, centrally numbered SCCA-prefixed statewide court forms for self-represented filers, which is more centralized than states with no numbered form at all.
What are South Carolina's Simple Divorce Packets?+
They are self-help packets the South Carolina Judicial Branch publishes directly for spouses who agree on the terms of an uncontested divorce. Each packet bundles the Complaint for Divorce with the other documents an agreed case needs.
Can I e-file my South Carolina divorce without a lawyer?+
This is unconfirmed. South Carolina runs an e-filing system statewide, but sccourts.org's own menu labels e-filing access as for attorneys. Check with your county Family Court clerk to confirm current self-represented e-filing availability.
Where do I find current South Carolina divorce forms?+
sccourts.org/resources/general-public/self-help-resources is the statewide hub. It links to a dedicated Simple Divorce Packets page at sccourts.org/resources/general-public/srl-simple-divorce-packets for uncontested filings.
Is there a fee waiver for South Carolina divorce filing fees?+
Yes. File Form SCCA405, Motion and Affidavit to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, published on the South Carolina Judicial Branch's self-represented-litigant forms page.
Does South Carolina require a financial disclosure form?+
South Carolina Family Court practice generally requires financial disclosure in contested cases with disputed support or property issues. The official sites do not publish an exact standalone form number, so check the current Simple Divorce Packet contents on sccourts.org.
This page is general information about forms in South Carolina, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with South Carolina's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in South Carolina. Virdix does not prepare or file South Carolina divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in South Carolina.
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