Myrtle Beach Family Court Records
Myrtle Beach family court records are filed at the Horry County Family Court in Conway, the county seat of Horry County. Myrtle Beach residents who need to file for divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, or a domestic violence protection order do so through the Horry County Family Court at the Government and Justice Center on 2nd Avenue in Conway. Search Myrtle Beach family court case records online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch at sccourts.org or contact the Horry County Clerk of Court in Conway for in-person access.
Myrtle Beach Quick Facts
Where Myrtle Beach Residents File Family Court Cases
Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County. All family court matters for Myrtle Beach residents, including divorce, custody, support, and protection orders, are handled by the Horry County Family Court. The courthouse is in Conway, which is the county seat. Conway is approximately 14 miles west of Myrtle Beach. Family court cases must be filed in the county where the filing party resides, so Myrtle Beach residents file in Horry County.
| 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 Myrtle Beach Family Court Records
Myrtle Beach family court records are searchable 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.
To obtain copies of actual documents from Myrtle Beach family court case files, contact the Horry County Clerk of Court at the Conway courthouse. Staff can retrieve records by name or case number and provide plain or certified copies. Bring a valid photo ID when visiting in person. Call ahead to confirm current copy fees and hours. Most Myrtle Beach family court records are public, but adoption files, sealed juvenile records, and DSS abuse and neglect cases are confidential.
The City of Myrtle Beach official website provides information on local services and resources for residents, including referrals to county court services for family law matters.
Types of Family Court Cases for Myrtle Beach Residents
The Horry County Family Court holds exclusive jurisdiction over domestic and juvenile matters under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530. South Carolina established its unified family court system in 1976 to handle all domestic matters in one specialized court. Myrtle Beach residents bring all family law issues to Horry County Family Court in Conway regardless of where the other party resides.
Case types handled for Myrtle Beach residents include divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support establishment 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.
Myrtle Beach Family Court Filing Fees
Filing a new family court case in Horry County for a Myrtle Beach resident costs $150 for most case types. 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 about the in forma pauperis process. You submit a sworn financial affidavit and the court determines 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 who handles Horry County cases. Free official court forms are available at sccourts.org.
Horry County Family Court Records
Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County. All family court filings for Myrtle Beach residents are handled through the Horry County Family Court in Conway. For more on the court system, fees, and access to records, visit the Horry County family court records page.
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