Carolina Forest Family Court Records
Carolina Forest family court records are filed at the Horry County Family Court at the Government and Justice Center on 2nd Avenue in Conway. Carolina Forest is an unincorporated community in Horry County located near Myrtle Beach, and all family court matters for residents, including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence protection orders, are handled by the Horry County Family Court. Search Carolina Forest family court case records online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch at sccourts.org or contact the Horry County Clerk of Court in Conway.
Carolina Forest Quick Facts
Where Carolina Forest Residents File Family Court Cases
Carolina Forest is an unincorporated community in Horry County. All family court cases for Carolina Forest residents are handled at the Horry County Family Court at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. Conway is the county seat and is approximately 16 miles northwest of the Carolina Forest area. Family court cases must be filed in the county where the filing party resides, so Carolina Forest residents file in Horry County regardless of where the other party lives.
| Court | Horry County Family Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 2nd Avenue Conway, SC 29526 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Online Search | sccourts.org/case-records-search |
| County Records | Horry County Family Court Records |
How to Search Carolina Forest Family Court Records
Carolina Forest family court records are searchable online for free through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org. Select Horry County, accept the disclaimer, and search by party name or case number. Case summaries including filing dates, party names, and current status are available at no cost. No account is required to search.
For copies of actual Carolina Forest family court documents, contact the Horry County Clerk of Court at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. Bring valid photo ID when visiting in person. Staff can retrieve records by name or case number and provide plain or certified copies. Call ahead to confirm current copy fees and hours before making the trip to Conway.
The South Carolina Judicial Branch family court page provides information on family court jurisdiction, procedures, and resources for Horry County residents in Carolina Forest.
Types of Family Court Cases for Carolina Forest Residents
The Horry County Family Court holds exclusive jurisdiction over domestic and juvenile matters for Carolina Forest residents under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530. Horry County is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit. Carolina Forest is one of the fastest-growing communities in South Carolina, which has contributed to a growing volume of family court filings in Horry County in recent years.
Case types handled for Carolina Forest 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. Most records are public. Adoption files and sealed juvenile records are confidential.
Carolina Forest Family Court Filing Fees
Most new family court cases for Carolina Forest 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 Horry 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 at sclegal.org provides free civil legal help to qualifying Horry County residents. The SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (803) 799-7100 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.
Horry County Family Court Records
Carolina Forest is in Horry County. All family court filings for Carolina Forest residents are processed through the Horry County Family Court in Conway. For more on the court system, fees, and additional resources, visit the Horry County family court records page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
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