How Do You File A Pro Se Divorce In South Carolina?
You will need to gather your forms and complete them entirely before proceeding with these steps. Take the entire packet of forms except for the instructions to the Clerk of Court, Family Court Division. Normally you would take the filing fee as well, but you are filing the pauper form at this time, so wait to hear about that before you pay any money. If your affidavit is declined, the fee is $150 to file for Divorce. Come prepared with copies of your bank statements, proof of income, and proof of bills in case the judge requests to see this information when you file your Pauper’s affidavit. Depending on the court’s schedule you may have an immediate hearing for the pauper’s affidavit or they may schedule one for the very near future. At the hearing you will have to explain to the judge why you cannot afford to pay the fees. Just remember to be calm and honest. Explain your financial situation and then explain why the divorce cannot be put off any longer until you can afford the fees.
