Who gets the house in a divorce in SC?

Who gets the house in a divorce in SC?

Spouses in South Carolina have a right to all marital property. Marital property is all the real and personal property acquired by the parties during the marriage and owned at the date of filing for divorce.

Do you have to be separated for a year to get a divorce in SC?

South Carolina requires couples to live separately for one year before divorcing in order to obtain a no-fault divorce. If you and your spouse break that separation period, a judge may have grounds to deny your divorce.

Can I date while separated in SC?

After the final divorce decree is signed by the judge. While many people believe that once they are separated from their spouse they are free to start dating again. There is no “legal separation” in South Carolina. If you start “dating” while you are still married, there is an argument for adultery against you.

Can you sue for adultery in South Carolina?

Adultery in South Carolina Although you can no longer sue someone in civil court for having sex with your spouse, adultery is still relevant in family court proceedings. Adultery can affect: The grounds for divorce in SC; Alimony claims (alimony is barred when the spouse seeking alimony committed adultery);