Conway Family Court Records
Conway family court records are filed at the Horry County Family Court at the Government and Justice Center on 2nd Avenue in Conway. Conway is the county seat of Horry County, and the family court is located within the city. All family court matters for Conway residents, including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence protection orders, are handled at this location. Search Conway family court case records online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch at sccourts.org or visit the Horry County Clerk of Court in person.
Conway Quick Facts
Where Conway Residents File Family Court Cases
Conway is the county seat of Horry County, and the Horry County Family Court is located directly in Conway at the Government and Justice Center on 2nd Avenue. This is the most convenient location for Conway residents filing family court cases. The Clerk of Court maintains all family court records for the county and processes new filings during regular business hours. Conway residents can also access the Horry Central Traffic Court and Jury Court located nearby at 1201 Third Avenue.
| 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 Conway Family Court Records
Conway family court records are searchable online for free through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org. Select Horry County, accept the terms, 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 Conway family court documents, visit the Horry County Clerk of Court at 1301 2nd Avenue. Bring valid photo ID and the names of the parties or the case number. Staff can retrieve records and provide plain or certified copies. Certified copies are required for enforcement proceedings in other states. Call ahead to confirm current copy fees and hours before visiting.
The City of Conway official website provides information on local services for Conway residents, including resources and contact information for the Horry County courthouse located in the city.
Types of Family Court Cases in Conway
The Horry County Family Court in Conway holds exclusive jurisdiction over domestic and juvenile matters for all Horry County residents under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530. Horry County is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit. As the county seat, Conway is where all Horry County residents, whether from Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Socastee, or elsewhere in the county, must file their family court cases.
Case types handled at the Conway courthouse 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.
Conway Family Court Filing Fees
Most new family court cases for Conway residents carry a $150 filing fee. This statewide fee applies to divorce, custody, support, adoption, and name change filings. No 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 at the Conway courthouse about in forma pauperis status. 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 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
Conway is the county seat of Horry County. The Horry County Family Court is located at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway and serves all Horry County residents. 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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