Anderson Family Court Records
Anderson family court records are filed at the Anderson County Family Court at 100 South Main Street. Anderson is both the county seat and largest city in Anderson County, so the family court is located within the city. Residents filing for divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, or domestic violence protection orders do so at the Anderson County courthouse on South Main Street. Search Anderson family court case records online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch at sccourts.org or contact the Anderson County Clerk of Court directly.
Anderson Quick Facts
Where Anderson Residents File Family Court Cases
Anderson residents file family court cases at the Anderson County Family Court at 100 South Main Street. Since Anderson is the county seat, the courthouse is located within the city. The Family Court office accepts new filings and maintains all family court records during regular business hours. Mail requests can be sent to the Anderson County Family Court at Post Office Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622.
| Court |
Anderson County Family Court 100 South Main Street Anderson, SC 29624 |
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| Mailing Address | Attn: Family Court, P.O. Box 8002, Anderson, SC 29622 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Online Search | sccourts.org/case-records-search |
| County Records | Anderson County Family Court Records |
How to Search Anderson Family Court Records
Anderson family court records are searchable online for free through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org. Select Anderson County, accept the terms, and search by party name or case number. Anderson County also provides access to the ACPASS (Anderson County Public Access System) Public Records Index through the county Family Court page, which allows searching of family court case records. South Carolina law prohibits using information obtained from state public access systems for commercial solicitation.
For copies of Anderson family court documents, visit the courthouse on South Main Street or submit a written request by mail. Bring valid photo ID for in-person requests. Staff can retrieve records by name or case number and provide plain or certified copies. Call ahead to confirm current copy fees and hours.
The City of Anderson official website provides information on local services and resources for residents dealing with family court matters at the Anderson County courthouse.
Self-Help Resources at Anderson Family Court
The Anderson County Family Court provides several self-help packets for residents representing themselves. Available packets include an Uncontested Divorce Packet (only if parties have been separated for one year, all issues are resolved, and you know your spouse's mailing address), a Child Visitation Packet (not for grandparent or third-party visitation), a Child Support Modification Packet, and an Adult Name Change Packet. Before using the name change packet, if you have ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic offense, are required to register as a sex offender, or have filed bankruptcy, consult an attorney first.
If your child support case is administered by the SC DSS Child Support Enforcement Division, contact the Greenville Regional Office at (864) 282-4650 for modification procedures rather than filing directly with the court.
Types of Family Court Cases in Anderson
The Anderson County Family Court holds exclusive jurisdiction over domestic and juvenile matters for Anderson residents under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530. Anderson County is part of the 10th Judicial Circuit. Case types handled for Anderson residents include divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support and modification, alimony, paternity, adoption, termination of parental rights, domestic violence protection orders, juvenile delinquency, and name changes. Under S.C. Code Ann. Title 63 Chapter 15, all custody and visitation decisions are based on the best interests of the child.
Anderson Family Court Filing Fees
Most new family court cases for Anderson residents carry a $150 filing fee. This statewide fee applies to divorce, custody, support, adoption, and name change filings. No filing fee is required for DSS abuse and neglect cases, juvenile delinquency proceedings, and domestic abuse protection order petitions.
If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the Anderson County Clerk of Court about the in forma pauperis process. Submit a sworn financial affidavit and the court will determine whether to waive the fee. SC Legal Services LATIS at 1-888-346-5592 provides free civil legal help to qualifying residents. The SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-868-2284 can refer you to a family law attorney. Free court forms are available at sccourts.org. For child support questions, contact the SC DSS Child Support Division.
Anderson County Family Court Records
Anderson is the county seat of Anderson County. All family court filings for Anderson city residents go through the Anderson County Family Court at 100 South Main Street. For more on the court system, fees, and additional resources, visit the Anderson County family court records page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
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