When you file for divorce (or child custody, etc.) in South Carolina you must serve a Summons and Complaint on your spouse before the Family Court will have personal jurisdiction over them and be able to grant you a divorce. So, how can your spouse be served? There are several ways all of which are…
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What Do You Do When You are Served Divorce Papers in South Carolina
So you have been served with divorce papers by your spouse? First, let’s define what “being served” really means. When you are served, your spouse has had someone deliver the papers to you. South Carolina laws prevent your spouse or his/her attorney from being the people that actually serve you and Rule 4 of the…