SOUTH CAROLINA Part 12

Hearing

Before the hearing the plaintiff must fill out a set of forms stating the conditions of the divorce, and the parties, property and children involved. If the divorce is considered no fault, then most of the issues involving the children must be squared away, including things like visitation schedule and living arrangements. During the hearing the judge will hear the case and make a decision that is equitable for both parties. Equitable does not mean equal, but rather what seems fair for each party given the circumstances. Once the judge has signed the Final Order of Divorce the couple is divorced. It is the plaintiff’s responsibility to file the Final Order of Divorce with county clerk’s office, and to send a copy to the defendant.