Greenville County Family Court Records
Greenville County family court records are maintained by Clerk of Court Paul B. Wickensimer at the Greenville County Family Court located at 350 Halton Road in Greenville. Greenville County is one of the most populous counties in South Carolina, and its Family Court handles a high volume of divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, domestic violence, and juvenile cases each year. Search Greenville County family court case records through the Greenville County Family Court portal or through the SC Judicial Branch at sccourts.org.
Greenville County Quick Facts
Searching Greenville County Family Court Records
Greenville County offers multiple ways to search family court records. The statewide SC Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org covers all counties including Greenville. The county also maintains its own public index tool at greenvillecounty.org that lets users search by name, case number, filing date, and court type. Online viewing of case information is free through both systems.
For copies of Greenville County family court documents, contact the Clerk of Court or visit the courthouse. The Greenville County Clerk of Court charges $0.25 per page for copies and printouts. Certified copies cost more. Call the Greenville County courthouse at 864-467-8647 before visiting to confirm current fees and procedures. Greenville County Family Court is at 350 Halton Road, Suite 306, with a direct line at 864-467-5906.
The Greenville County Clerk of Court provides family court records access and copy services at $0.25 per page for plain copies.
| Family Court |
350 Halton Road, Suite 306 Greenville, SC 29607 |
|---|---|
| Clerk of Court | Paul B. Wickensimer |
| Phone | 864-467-5906 (Family Court direct) |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Online Search | sccourts.org | greenvillecounty.org/FamilyCourt |
| Copy Fees | $0.25 per page; certified copies $5.00 to $10.00 each |
The Greenville County Family Court official page provides case search access, docket information, and resources for residents handling family law matters.
Types of Cases Handled by the Greenville County Family Court
The Greenville County Family Court has exclusive jurisdiction over domestic and juvenile matters under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530. The court handles all matters relating to family, juvenile, mental health, and domestic relations cases. As one of the largest courts in South Carolina, Greenville County Family Court sees hundreds of new filings each month.
Case types include legal separation, divorce, alimony, annulment, child visitation, child custody, foster care placements, domestic abuse protection orders, termination of parental rights, adoption, name changes, and guardianship of minors. Each case generates records filed with the Clerk of Court. The Family Court Public Access Portal provides online access to case information for Greenville County residents.
Family court records in Greenville County are public records under South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act, subject to restrictions on juvenile cases, adoption court records, and sealed matters. Greenville County courts redact sensitive information including Social Security numbers and protected victim details from public-facing records. Archived records may require additional retrieval fees.
Note: The two-week Family Court Trial Docket for Greenville County is searchable at the county's online docket system by court room, date, attorney, or case number.
Greenville County Family Court Filing Fees
The standard filing fee for most new family court cases in Greenville County is $150. This covers divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, and name change filings. The fee is uniform across all 46 South Carolina counties and is set by state law.
No filing fee applies to DSS abuse and neglect cases, juvenile delinquency proceedings, and domestic abuse protection order petitions. If you cannot afford the $150 fee, you may petition for in forma pauperis status. Ask the Greenville County Clerk of Court about the process for submitting an affidavit of financial hardship. The court reviews these petitions and decides whether to waive or reduce the fee.
SC Legal Services provides free civil legal assistance to qualifying low-income residents in Greenville County. Visit sclegal.org to check eligibility. The SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (803) 799-7100 can refer you to a family law attorney practicing in Greenville County.
Self-Help Resources for Greenville County Residents
Official South Carolina Family Court forms are available free at sccourts.org. Greenville County residents can use these forms for divorce, custody petitions, support modification, protection orders, and name changes. The Greenville County Family Court, like all South Carolina courts, expects pro se filers to follow all applicable rules and deadlines.
The Clerk of Court office at 864-467-5906 can explain which forms apply to your case type. For child support questions, contact the SC DSS Child Support Division. Greenville County's Social Services office can also help residents access housing, childcare, and crisis resources during family court proceedings.
The Greenville County official website provides links to Family Court resources, the Clerk of Court office, and related county services.
Nearby Counties
Greenville County is in the Upstate region of South Carolina. Several nearby counties in the 13th Judicial Circuit and surrounding area also have Family Court divisions.