Greer Dissolution Of Marriage Filings
Greer dissolution of marriage records are filed at the Family Court in the county where each resident lives. Greer spans both Greenville County and Spartanburg County, so the correct court depends on your address. Greenville County Family Court serves the larger portion of Greer, while Spartanburg County Family Court handles cases from the Spartanburg County side. Knowing your county before you search or file will save you time and prevent confusion. Both counties maintain separate public records for dissolution of marriage cases.
Greer Quick Facts
Greer Spans Two Counties
Greer is one of a handful of South Carolina cities that crosses a county line. The city sits across both Greenville County and Spartanburg County. This means dissolution of marriage cases for Greer residents can end up in either county court depending on the home address of the filing spouse. South Carolina law requires you to file in the county where you actually reside, not the county your city is most closely associated with. Getting this right from the start prevents your case from being dismissed or transferred.
Greenville County covers the larger southern portion of Greer. Spartanburg County covers the northern and eastern portions. If you are searching for someone else's dissolution of marriage case and you do not know their exact address, you may need to check both counties. Your voter registration card, property tax notice, or utility bill will show which county your Greer address falls in. The City of Greer website can provide general information about city services and boundaries.
Note: When searching dissolution of marriage records for Greer cases, start with Greenville County if you are unsure, as the majority of Greer residents fall within that county.
Family Courts That Serve Greer
Two Family Courts handle dissolution of marriage cases for Greer residents. Greenville County Family Court is the primary court for most Greer addresses. Spartanburg County Family Court serves Greer residents whose home addresses fall in Spartanburg County. Each court has its own Clerk of Court, filing process, and case records. The filing fee is $150 at both courts.
| Greenville County Court | Greenville County Family Court 350 Halton Road, Greenville, SC 29616 (864) 467-5800 |
|---|---|
| Greenville Resources | greenvillecounty.org/familycourt |
| Spartanburg County Court | Spartanburg County Family Court spartanburgcountycourts.org |
| Filing Fee | $150 at both courts |
| Online Portal | FCCMS Public Portal |
Both courts accept in-person filings during regular business hours. Call ahead to Greenville County Family Court at (864) 467-5800 or the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court before visiting to confirm current procedures and any required documents for dissolution of marriage filings in Greer.
City of Greer Official Resources
The City of Greer does not maintain dissolution of marriage records, but the city's official portal provides residents with contacts for local government departments and community services. These can help Greer residents find direction when navigating the county court systems for their dissolution of marriage case.
Visit the City of Greer's official website at cityofgreer.org to access municipal services, department contacts, and community resources available to Greer residents in both Greenville and Spartanburg counties.
Using the City of Greer's resources alongside county Family Court information helps residents find the correct court for their dissolution of marriage filing without unnecessary delays.
How to Find Greer Dissolution Of Marriage Records
Searching for dissolution of marriage records tied to Greer is a two-step process if you do not know which county the case was filed in. You may need to check both Greenville County and Spartanburg County records. Both county courts are searchable through the South Carolina Judicial Branch Public Index at sccourts.org. The index lets you search by full name or case number at no charge. Results show case status, party names, and key filing dates.
For copies of actual dissolution of marriage documents from Greer cases, contact the Clerk of Court in the appropriate county. Plain copies cost less than certified copies. Certified copies are typically needed for legal matters such as remarriage or name changes. Staff at either county court can confirm the fees before you request copies. You can also use the FCCMS portal at portal.fccms.dss.sc.gov to search family court case data for Greer cases across both counties.
South Carolina Dissolution Law for Greer Cases
Greer residents filing for dissolution of marriage follow the same South Carolina laws as the rest of the state. The grounds, residency rules, and property division standards all come from the same state code whether you file in Greenville County or Spartanburg County. Understanding these laws helps Greer residents prepare before they file.
South Carolina provides one no-fault ground for dissolution of marriage under S.C. Code Ann. § 20-3-10. That ground requires continuous separation of one full year. Fault grounds are available too, covering adultery, physical cruelty, habitual drunkenness or narcotics use, and one year of desertion. To file in either Greenville or Spartanburg County, at least one Greer spouse must meet the residency rule under S.C. Code Ann. § 20-3-30. This means one year as a South Carolina resident, or just three months if both spouses currently live in the state. Property is divided by equitable distribution under S.C. Code Ann. § 20-3-620. Alimony, custody, and child support are handled within the same dissolution case.
The full text of South Carolina dissolution statutes is available at scstatehouse.gov for Greer residents who want to read the law before filing.
Steps to File Dissolution Of Marriage from Greer
The process for filing dissolution of marriage from Greer starts with confirming your county. Once you know whether your address is in Greenville or Spartanburg County, you file your complaint at that county's Clerk of Court. Bring the $150 filing fee and your completed complaint form. The Clerk assigns your case a number and enters it into the public record. From that point, every filing in your case is accessible to the public under South Carolina law.
After filing, you serve your spouse with the complaint. South Carolina allows service through the county Sheriff, a licensed process server, or other methods the court approves. Your spouse has a fixed period to respond. If both spouses agree on all terms, the case is uncontested and typically resolves more quickly. Contested cases involve additional hearings and may take longer to resolve. In either situation, the case ends with a final dissolution of marriage decree signed by the Family Court judge.
Note: The SC Freedom of Information Act at S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-30 applies to dissolution records in both Greenville and Spartanburg counties, giving the public access to case documents once filed in Greer's applicable court.
Legal Help for Greer Dissolution Cases
Greer residents can find legal help through several state and local resources. Free assistance, attorney referrals, and self-help packets are all available. Using these tools can make the dissolution of marriage process less intimidating for Greer residents who do not have an attorney.
South Carolina Legal Services assists low-income residents in both Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Learn about eligibility and services at sclegal.org. The South Carolina Bar referral line at (803) 799-6653 can match Greer residents with licensed family law attorneys in their area. The Women's Law resource offers clear guides to South Carolina dissolution of marriage law. Self-represented litigant packets with all needed forms and instructions are free at sccourts.org. These packets are accepted in both Greenville and Spartanburg County courts and can guide Greer residents through the full dissolution process step by step.
Dissolution Certificates for Greer Cases
Once a dissolution of marriage is final, you may need a certificate or decree for future legal purposes. The full court decree comes from the Clerk of Court in the county that handled your case, either Greenville or Spartanburg. The state divorce certificate comes from the South Carolina Department of Public Health.
SC Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records, issues certificates for all South Carolina divorces since 1962. The fee is $12 per certified copy. Mail requests to 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201. More information is at dph.sc.gov. Greer residents who need the full dissolution decree for legal matters should contact the Greenville County Family Court at (864) 467-5800 or the Spartanburg County Clerk of Court at spartanburgcountycourts.org depending on where their case was filed.
Greenville County Dissolution Of Marriage Records
The majority of Greer residents fall within Greenville County. All dissolution of marriage cases for Greenville County parts of Greer are filed at the Greenville County Family Court. For complete county court information, resources, and additional details, visit the Greenville County dissolution of marriage records page. Residents in Spartanburg County portions of Greer should also check the Spartanburg County records.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
Cities near Greer each file dissolution of marriage cases in their own county court. Select a city below to find dissolution of marriage information for that location.