Lexington Family Court Records
Lexington family court records are filed at the Lexington County Family Court at 205 East Main Street in Lexington. Lexington is the county seat and largest town in Lexington County, so the family court is located directly in the town. Residents filing for divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, or domestic violence protection orders do so at 205 East Main Street. Search Lexington family court case records online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch at sccourts.org or contact the Lexington County Clerk of Court at (803) 785-8400.
Lexington Quick Facts
Where Lexington Residents File Family Court Cases
Lexington is the county seat of Lexington County. The Lexington County Family Court is located at 205 East Main Street, right in the town of Lexington, which makes it conveniently accessible for residents. The Clerk of Court maintains all family court records and processes new filings during regular business hours. Lexington County offers multiple digital platforms for accessing court records electronically.
| Court |
Lexington County Family Court 205 East Main Street Lexington, SC 29072 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (803) 785-8400 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Online Search | sccourts.org/case-records-search |
| County Records | Lexington County Family Court Records |
How to Search Lexington Family Court Records
Lexington family court records are searchable online through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org. Select Lexington County, accept the disclaimer, and search by party name or case number. Lexington County also maintains its own court records access through lexingtonrecords.us and additional public records information at lexingtoncountycourts.org. All of these tools display case summaries at no cost.
For physical copies of Lexington family court documents, visit the courthouse at 205 East Main Street or call (803) 785-8400. Bring valid photo ID when visiting in person. Staff can retrieve records by name or case number and produce plain or certified copies. Call ahead to confirm current fees and hours. Certified copies are required for enforcement of orders in other states.
The Town of Lexington official website provides information on local services and resources for residents, including guidance for accessing family court records at the county courthouse on East Main Street.
Types of Family Court Cases in Lexington
The Lexington County Family Court holds exclusive jurisdiction over domestic and juvenile matters for Lexington residents under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530. Lexington County is part of the 11th Judicial Circuit. As the county seat of one of South Carolina's fastest-growing counties, Lexington processes a high volume of family court filings each year.
Case types handled for Lexington 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.
Lexington Family Court Filing Fees
Most new family court cases for Lexington 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 Lexington 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 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.
Lexington County Family Court Records
Lexington is the county seat of Lexington County. All family court filings for Lexington town residents go through the Lexington County Family Court at 205 East Main Street. For more on the county court system, fees, and additional resources, visit the Lexington County family court records page.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Residents of nearby cities file family court cases at their own county courthouse. Select a city below to learn about family court records in that area.