Spartanburg Family Court Records
Spartanburg family court records are filed at the Spartanburg County Family Court at the county courthouse in Spartanburg. Spartanburg is both the county seat and the largest city in Spartanburg County, so the family court is located within the city. Residents filing for divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, or domestic violence protection orders do so at the Spartanburg County courthouse. Search Spartanburg family court case records online through the South Carolina Judicial Branch at sccourts.org or contact the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court directly.
Spartanburg Quick Facts
Where Spartanburg Residents File Family Court Cases
Spartanburg residents file family court cases at the Spartanburg County Family Court at the county courthouse in Spartanburg. Since Spartanburg is the county seat, the courthouse is directly accessible for city residents. The Clerk of Court maintains all family court records and processes new case filings during regular business hours. Spartanburg County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit along with Union County.
| Court | Spartanburg County Family Court Spartanburg, SC |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Online Search | sccourts.org/case-records-search |
| County Website | spartanburgcounty.org |
| County Records | Spartanburg County Family Court Records |
How to Search Spartanburg Family Court Records
Spartanburg family court records are searchable online for free through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org. Select Spartanburg County, accept the terms, and search by party name or case number. Case summaries including filing dates, party names, and current case status are available at no cost. No account or fee is required to search.
For copies of actual Spartanburg family court documents, contact the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court. Bring valid photo ID when visiting in person. Staff can retrieve records by name or case number and provide plain or certified copies. Certified copies carry an additional fee and are required for enforcement in other states or for official government transactions. Call the Spartanburg courthouse ahead of your visit to confirm current fees and hours.
The Spartanburg County official website provides links to the Clerk of Court, family court resources, and online case search tools for Spartanburg city and county residents.
Types of Family Court Cases in Spartanburg
The Spartanburg County Family Court holds exclusive jurisdiction over domestic and juvenile matters for Spartanburg residents under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530. Spartanburg County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit. As one of the largest cities in the Upstate, Spartanburg generates a high volume of family court case filings each year.
Case types handled for Spartanburg 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 under South Carolina law.
Spartanburg Family Court Filing Fees
Most new family court cases for Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg 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.
Spartanburg County Family Court Records
Spartanburg is the county seat of Spartanburg County. All family court filings for Spartanburg city residents go through the Spartanburg County Family Court. For more on the court system, fees, and additional resources, visit the Spartanburg 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.