Simpsonville Family Court Records
Simpsonville family court records are filed at the Greenville County Family Court at 350 Halton Road in Greenville. Simpsonville is a city in Greenville County, and all family court matters for Simpsonville residents, including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence protection orders, are handled by the Greenville County Family Court. Search Simpsonville family court case records online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch at sccourts.org or contact the Greenville County Clerk of Court to access records in person.
Simpsonville Quick Facts
Where Simpsonville Residents File Family Court Cases
Simpsonville is in Greenville County. All family court cases for Simpsonville residents are handled at the Greenville County Family Court at 350 Halton Road, Suite 306, Greenville, SC 29607. Simpsonville is approximately 12 miles southeast of downtown Greenville. Family court cases must be filed in the county where the filing party resides, so Simpsonville residents file in Greenville County regardless of where the other party lives.
| Court |
Greenville County Family Court 350 Halton Road, Suite 306 Greenville, SC 29607 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (864) 467-5906 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Copy Fee | $0.25 per page |
| Online Search | sccourts.org/case-records-search |
| County Records | Greenville County Family Court Records |
How to Search Simpsonville Family Court Records
Simpsonville family court records are searchable online for free through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org. Select Greenville County, accept the disclaimer, and search by party name or case number. Greenville County also provides its own searchable public index at greenvillecounty.org. Both systems display case summaries including filing dates, party names, and current case status at no cost.
For copies of Simpsonville family court documents, visit the Greenville County Clerk of Court at 350 Halton Road or call (864) 467-5906. The copy fee is $0.25 per page. Bring valid photo ID when visiting in person. Staff can retrieve records by name or case number. Certified copies carry an additional fee and are required for enforcement proceedings in other states or for official government transactions.
The City of Simpsonville official website provides information on local services for residents, including guidance on accessing county court services at the Greenville County Family Court on Halton Road.
Types of Family Court Cases in Simpsonville
The Greenville County Family Court holds exclusive jurisdiction over domestic and juvenile matters for Simpsonville residents under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530. Greenville County is part of the 13th Judicial Circuit. Case types handled for Simpsonville 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.
Simpsonville Family Court Filing Fees
Most new family court cases for Simpsonville 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 Greenville 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.
Greenville County Family Court Records
Simpsonville is in Greenville County. All family court filings for Simpsonville residents are processed through the Greenville County Family Court at 350 Halton Road in Greenville. For more on the court system, fees, and additional resources, visit the Greenville 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.