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Laws current as of July 2, 2024 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
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