Divorce Cost in South Carolina (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 75 cities in South Carolina. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$150
Filing Fee
$1,899
Avg Uncontested
$20,020
Avg Contested
75
Cities Covered

South Carolina Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period90 days
Residency Requirement3 months

Divorce Costs by City in South Carolina

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Charleston150,227$2,208$23,513$294/hr
Columbia136,632$1,893$19,960$249/hr
Roserock83,305$1,802$18,918$236/hr
Moonhaven82,305$1,676$17,509$218/hr
Ironhaven82,205$1,816$19,067$238/hr
Pinelake79,256$1,984$21,008$262/hr
Royalwell78,516$2,159$22,981$287/hr
Greenhill78,308$1,858$19,548$244/hr
Westrock78,073$1,711$17,876$223/hr
Blackcape76,878$1,809$18,985$237/hr
Moonton75,954$2,201$23,480$293/hr
Royalgrove75,280$1,732$18,120$226/hr
Newcliff74,254$1,711$17,864$223/hr
Eagleelm73,730$1,907$20,120$251/hr
Bearsprings73,389$2,138$22,715$284/hr
Uppercedar72,456$1,900$20,040$250/hr
Cedarstone72,057$1,627$16,950$211/hr
Bluebridge69,586$1,921$20,274$253/hr
Grandbrook67,473$1,753$18,385$229/hr
Bearwood66,774$1,690$17,650$220/hr
Redside66,192$1,928$20,372$254/hr
Bearway66,082$2,131$22,638$283/hr
Lowerbay65,916$2,033$21,572$269/hr
Lowerheights64,242$1,914$20,187$252/hr
Stonegrove64,046$2,012$21,336$266/hr
Deerridge63,803$1,662$17,348$216/hr
Clearmarsh62,969$1,732$18,132$226/hr
Rosemarsh60,277$1,802$18,897$236/hr
Fortbeach60,007$1,823$19,165$239/hr
Aspenstone57,802$2,201$23,467$293/hr
Oakoak57,680$2,082$22,098$276/hr
Sunrock55,097$1,907$20,096$251/hr
Cedarland55,050$1,935$20,427$255/hr
Silverglen54,275$1,697$17,750$221/hr
Goldland52,487$2,075$22,041$275/hr
Southnest51,498$1,739$18,207$227/hr
Grandshire49,558$1,851$19,503$243/hr
Foxwood49,079$1,809$19,018$237/hr
Oakpark47,688$2,068$21,940$274/hr
Oakmill46,476$2,180$23,194$290/hr
Eastview44,458$2,054$21,788$272/hr
Redcrest43,948$1,956$20,679$258/hr
Lowermaple42,836$1,844$19,390$242/hr
Upperbluff42,486$1,816$19,087$238/hr
Ironelm34,764$1,893$19,943$249/hr
Eastwell34,731$1,837$19,340$241/hr
Fortpark33,491$1,977$20,890$261/hr
Hawkridge33,155$1,914$20,184$252/hr
Foxmeadow28,893$1,788$18,780$234/hr
Wolfpark27,681$1,977$20,907$261/hr
Pinesprings27,423$2,145$22,828$285/hr
Birchdale24,732$1,991$21,049$263/hr
Southfield24,198$1,900$20,057$250/hr
Aspenvalley23,372$1,697$17,742$221/hr
Moonsprings21,335$1,732$18,132$226/hr
Autumncreek18,553$2,187$23,304$291/hr
Rosecedar17,909$1,963$20,740$259/hr
Lowerglen17,494$1,991$21,062$263/hr
Westbluff17,390$1,753$18,365$229/hr
Westholly16,965$1,949$20,583$257/hr
Birchwell16,950$1,669$17,438$217/hr
Oakside16,507$1,753$18,385$229/hr
Newbay15,927$1,585$16,432$205/hr
Silverford15,466$1,984$20,965$262/hr
Grandmeadow14,373$1,865$19,655$245/hr
Ironmill14,247$1,991$21,095$263/hr
Northwillow14,093$1,942$20,523$256/hr
Brightside14,092$1,977$20,892$261/hr
Lakegate12,923$1,921$20,300$253/hr
Goldcrest12,110$2,005$21,232$265/hr
Deerville10,472$2,187$23,320$291/hr
Uppermont8,699$1,697$17,728$221/hr
Crystalville6,878$1,760$18,455$230/hr
Summerford6,418$1,907$20,097$251/hr
Southview6,418$1,704$17,803$222/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in South Carolina?
The court filing fee for divorce in South Carolina is $150. Total costs range from $1,899 for an uncontested divorce to $20,020 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in South Carolina?
South Carolina requires a waiting period of 90 days and 3 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is South Carolina a community property or equitable distribution state?
South Carolina follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.