Real numbers for South Carolina — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against South Carolina court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My South Carolina Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in South Carolina ranges from roughly $2,400 for a simple uncontested case to $27,200 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.
South Carolina requires a 12-month separation period before filing for divorce — one of the strictest requirements in the US.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $150 | $750 | $4,000 |
| Uncontested with children | $2,400 | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Contested, no trial | $9,350 | $17,000 | $27,200 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $27,200 | $32,300 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $13,000 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in South Carolina is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.
Filing fee note: $150 statewide average
| Greenville County | $150 |
| Richland County (Columbia) | $150 |
| Charleston County | $150 |
| Spartanburg | $148 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in South Carolina average $210 per hour.
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Open South Carolina Calculator →Filing fees based on South Carolina court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.