Greer Family Court Records
Greer family court records are filed at either the Greenville County Family Court or the Spartanburg County Family Court, depending on your address. Greer is a city that straddles both Greenville and Spartanburg counties, with about 35,000 residents total. Most of Greer's population falls within Greenville County. You must verify which county your address falls in before filing any family court case, as the county determines which courthouse handles your matter.
Greer Quick Facts
Where Greer Residents File Family Court Cases
Greer residents file family court cases based on their county of residence. If your address is in Greenville County, you file at the Greenville County courthouse in downtown Greenville. If your address is in Spartanburg County, you file at the Spartanburg County courthouse in Spartanburg. Contact your county's Clerk of Court to confirm which courthouse handles your case before filing.
| Primary Court (Most Residents) | Greenville County Family Court |
|---|---|
| Greenville County Seat | Greenville, SC |
| Alternate Court | Spartanburg County Family Court |
| Spartanburg County Seat | Spartanburg, SC |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| SC Records Search | sccourts.org |
The City of Greer official website provides resources for Greer residents navigating family court matters through Greenville County. The City of Greer links to county services and local programs that can help residents dealing with family court cases in the Greenville or Spartanburg courts.
The City of Greer official website provides resources for Greer residents navigating family court matters through Greenville County.
Note: Greer spans two counties. Filing your case in the wrong county is a common error that can delay your matter. Verify your county before you file. You can confirm your county through the SC Election Commission or your county tax assessor's website.
Searching Greer Family Court Records
The SC Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org covers both Greenville County and Spartanburg County family court records. You can search by party name or case number without knowing which county the case was filed in. This free tool shows filing dates, party names, and current status for all Greer area family court cases.
For copies of documents, you need to contact the correct county's Clerk of Court after finding the case in the online system. Note the county from the search results, then call that courthouse to ask about copy fees and procedures. Plain copies cost less than certified ones. Greer residents sometimes need certified copies of family court records for name changes, mortgage applications, or other official purposes.
Family Court Case Types for Greer Residents
Greer residents bring all family law matters to the family court in their respective county. Under S.C. Code Ann. Section 63-3-530, the family court has exclusive jurisdiction over divorce, legal separation, child custody, visitation, child support, alimony, domestic abuse protection orders, adoption, termination of parental rights, juvenile delinquency, name changes, and marital property division.
All Greer family court cases create records stored at the applicable county courthouse. Most records are accessible to the public through the statewide online index and by visiting the courthouse in person. Sealed cases, adoption files, and juvenile records are not available through standard search channels.
Greer Family Court Filing Fees
The standard filing fee for most family court cases in Greer is $150, whether the case is filed in Greenville County or Spartanburg County. This is the statewide fee set by South Carolina law. Some case types, including DSS Abuse and Neglect and Domestic Abuse Protection Orders, are filed without charge. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the Clerk of Court about applying for a fee waiver. You will need to show proof of financial hardship.
Legal Help for Family Court in Greer
Greer residents can access free legal help from South Carolina Legal Services by visiting sclegal.org. The SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (803) 799-7100 can match Greer residents with a family law attorney in the Greenville or Spartanburg area. The SC Judicial Branch at sccourts.org provides free court forms and filing guides. For child support questions, contact the SC DSS Child Support Division.
Filing Without a Lawyer in Greer
Greer residents can handle their own family court cases by downloading official forms from sccourts.org. All forms are free. First, confirm whether your address is in Greenville County or Spartanburg County so you file at the correct courthouse. Then download the right forms, complete them according to the instructions, and file them with the Clerk of Court at the applicable county courthouse.
Pro se filers in Greer must follow all court rules. The Clerk of Court can answer questions about which forms apply to your case type and how to submit them. They cannot give legal advice. If you have children, expect to complete forms on custody, visitation, and child support in addition to your main filing. Simple, uncontested cases are the easiest to handle on your own.
Greenville County Family Court Records
Most Greer residents are in Greenville County. Family court cases for Greenville County residents go through the Greenville County Family Court. For more on the county court, fees, and resources, visit the Greenville County family court records page.
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