Spartanburg County Family Court Records

Spartanburg County family court records are maintained by the Clerk of Court at the Spartanburg County courthouse in Spartanburg. The Family Court in Spartanburg County handles divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, domestic violence protection orders, juvenile delinquency matters, and all other domestic cases filed by residents throughout the county. Search Spartanburg County family court case records online at sccourts.org through the SC Judicial Branch public index, or contact the Clerk of Court at the Spartanburg courthouse to access records in person.

Searching Spartanburg County Family Court Records

Spartanburg County family court records are searchable online through the SC Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org. Select Spartanburg County, accept the terms, and search by party name or case number. The system shows case summaries including filing dates, party names, and current case status. No account or fee is required to search.

For copies of actual documents from Spartanburg County family court case files, contact the Clerk of Court at the Spartanburg courthouse. Staff can retrieve records by name or case number and provide plain or certified copies. Call the Spartanburg County courthouse before your visit to confirm current copy fees and hours. Certified copies cost more than plain copies but carry legal weight when used in other states or for official government purposes.

The Spartanburg County official website provides links to the Clerk of Court, family court resources, and online case search tools for Spartanburg County residents.

Family Court Case Types in Spartanburg County

The Spartanburg County Family Court holds exclusive jurisdiction over all domestic and juvenile matters under S.C. Code Ann. § 63-3-530. Spartanburg County is part of the 7th Judicial Circuit along with Union County. As one of the largest counties in the Upstate, Spartanburg County Family Court processes a significant volume of new case filings each year.

Case types include divorce and 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. Each case creates a record maintained by the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court. The online public index provides case-level information for searches by party name or case number.

Under S.C. Code Ann. Title 63 Chapter 15, the Spartanburg County Family Court applies the best-interests standard when deciding all custody and visitation matters. Most Spartanburg County family court records are public. Adoption files and sealed juvenile records are confidential and not accessible through standard public records tools.

Note: As of January 1, 2026, home address information is no longer displayed on the public index for any South Carolina family court cases.

Spartanburg County Family Court Filing Fees

Filing a new family court case in Spartanburg County costs $150 for most case types. This statewide fee applies to divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, name change, and paternity 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 Spartanburg County Clerk of Court about the in forma pauperis process. You submit a sworn affidavit of financial hardship and the court determines whether to waive the fee. SC Legal Services at sclegal.org provides free civil legal help to qualifying low-income residents in Spartanburg County. The SC Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (803) 799-7100 can connect you with a family law attorney who handles Spartanburg County cases.

Self-Help Resources for Spartanburg County Residents

Free official South Carolina Family Court forms are available at sccourts.org. These forms apply in Spartanburg County and cover divorce, child custody, support modification, domestic violence protection orders, and name changes. Pro se filers in Spartanburg County must follow all court rules and meet all deadlines, the same as attorneys.

The Clerk of Court staff can tell you which forms to use and how to submit them. They cannot give legal advice. For child support questions, contact the SC DSS Child Support Division. DSS helps Spartanburg County residents establish, modify, and enforce child support orders.

Nearby Counties

Spartanburg County is in the Upstate region of South Carolina. These neighboring counties have their own Family Court divisions that serve their respective residents.

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